Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10056
Request for Comment on Proposed Information Collection for Military Community and Family Policy Records Requests
Buyer
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
2026-10056
The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection process for Military Community and Family Policy Records Requests. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The notice concerns the collection of information via standardized forms (DD Forms 3216, 32161, and 3217) for records access requests. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Standardization of data collection for records access requests - Compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act - Public feedback is requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of the proposed information collection process - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice. - Key locations include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (Washington, DC), 4800 Mark Center Drive (Alexandria, VA), and the Defense Pentagon (Washington, DC).
Description
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed revision to a public information collection related to Military Community and Family Policy Records Request. The collection standardizes data collection for records access requests in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act. The information collected is used to confirm the identity of the requestor, facilitate timely and accurate identification of requested records, and ensure written consent for release of records. The agency invites public comment on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.