Federal Register #2026-08940

Request for Comments on DEI Discrimination Compliance Reporting by Federal Contractors

Federal agencies are seeking public input on a proposed information collection to support enforcement of Executive Order 14398, which addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination by federal contractors. - Government Buyers: - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) - Department of Defense (DoD) - General Services Administration (GSA) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Products/Services Requested: - Compliance reporting services related to DEI discrimination - Contractors must: - Furnish information and reports - Provide access to records - Report subcontractor conduct that may violate DEI requirements (per FAR 52.222-90) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on information collection and compliance, not on physical products - Agencies request feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - Input sought on ways to improve and reduce respondent burden - No OEMs or specific vendors are named, as this is a compliance and reporting requirement for all federal contractors.

Description

This notice invites public comments on a new information collection related to the implementation of Executive Order 14398, which addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination by federal contractors. The collection requires contractors to provide information and reports to ensure compliance with the order, including reporting any subcontractor conduct that may violate the clause. The agencies involved seek comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection. The information collected will be used to enforce compliance and implement remedies for noncompliance with the executive order.

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