Federal Register #2026-07290

SBA Requests Public Comment on Data Collection for Prize Competitions

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public input on a proposed information collection related to prize competitions: - Government Buyer: - Small Business Administration (SBA) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on a new data collection process for prize competitions under the America COMPETES Act and other authorities - Information to be collected includes application data, performance data, and judging criteria from competition participants - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns approval for collecting information from prize competition participants - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SBA invites feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection process - The collection is intended to support the administration, judging, and evaluation of SBA prize competitions - No contract award or purchase is being made at this stage; this is a regulatory/public comment process only

Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to prize competitions under the America COMPETES Act. This notice serves as a 60-day request for public comments on the proposed data collection, which will involve gathering information from participants to administer, judge, and evaluate prize competitions. The SBA invites comments on the necessity, burden, and ways to improve the collection process. Comments are due by June 15, 2026.

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