Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08802
DoD Seeks Public Comment on Medical Qualification Examination Information Collection
Buyer
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-08802
NAICS
561410
The Department of Defense is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to medical qualification examinations for certain positions: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - Defense Health Agency (DHA) - Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection service using DD Form 3207 (Certificate of Medical Qualification Examination) - Purpose: Gather preplacement and medical information for individuals in positions requiring medical review - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ensures fair and consistent treatment of employees and job applicants - Supports adjudication of medically based pass-overs of preference eligibles - Addresses discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Applies to federal agencies and active-duty service members - Annual burden and respondent estimates provided - No OEMs or vendors are being procured; this is a request for information and comment, not a product or service acquisition - Key Locations: - 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA - 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC - 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA
Description
The Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks public comment. The collection involves the Certificate of Medical Qualification Examination (DD Form 3207) to gather preplacement and medical information for individuals in positions requiring medical examinations. The purpose is to ensure fair treatment, adjudicate medical pass-overs, and address discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.