Opportunity
Federal Register #0970-0477
ACF Seeks Comments on Extension of Reviewer Recruitment Forms Clearance
Buyer
Administration for Children and Families
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
0970-0477
NAICS
541611
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of its generic clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms (OMB #: 0970-0477). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Purpose: - Extension of approval for information collection forms used to recruit qualified reviewers for ACF activities - Forms are used to evaluate and select individuals for reviewing grant proposals, conference proposals, research/evaluation plans, study designs, and report drafts - Scope and Requirements: - No changes to the terms of the generic clearance - Updated burden estimates provided - Estimated 1,500 respondents over the request period - Estimated annual burden for new forms is 495 hours - Products/Services Requested: - Reviewer Recruitment Information Collection (no part number) - Service involves collecting professional qualifications from potential reviewers - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is an information collection activity, not a product or service procurement - Place of Performance: - Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Notable Requirements: - Focus on professional qualifications for reviewer selection - Public comment period for the proposed extension
Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes to extend approval of the existing overarching generic clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms (OMB #: 0970-0477). This clearance allows ACF to collect information from potential reviewers who evaluate grant proposals, conference proposals, research plans, and other materials. The forms help select qualified reviewers based on professional qualifications. No changes are proposed to the terms of the generic clearance, but burden estimates have been updated.