Federal Register #OMB Control No. 2900-0041

This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), seeks public comment on the extension of information collection activities related to compliance inspections and gray market clauses: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the Compliance Inspection Report (VA Form 261839) used by fee compliance inspectors - Ensures residential construction and specially adapted housing grants for veterans meet required standards and specifications - Seeks feedback on information collection for Gray Market Clauses (852.21271 and 852.21272) in VA contracts - Aimed at preventing gray market and counterfeit medical equipment, supplies, IT equipment, and maintenance from entering the VA supply chain - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for comment to improve information collection processes - Unique Requirements: - Focus on safeguarding the VA supply chain from unauthorized or counterfeit items - Emphasis on reducing the burden and improving the quality of information collected from inspectors and contractors

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of the Compliance Inspection Report information collection. This collection involves the use of VA Form 261839 by fee compliance inspectors to report on the acceptability of residential construction and conformity with standards related to specially adapted housing grants. The purpose is to ensure that adaptations meet the required plans and specifications, providing protection to veterans. Comments are invited to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection.