Federal Register #90000001

Request for Public Comments on FAR Part 28 Information Collection Extension

This opportunity is a joint request for public comments from several major federal agencies regarding information collection requirements under FAR Part 28. - 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) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the extension of information collection requirements for federal acquisition regulations related to bid guarantees, performance and payment bonds, and alternative payment protections - Covers a range of Standard Forms (SF) including: 24, 25, 25A, 25B, 28, 34, 35, 273, 274, 275, 1414, 1415, 1416, and 1418 - Requested Feedback: - Necessity and utility of the information collection - Accuracy of burden estimates - Ways to enhance quality and clarity of the information collected - Methods to minimize the burden on respondents - Notable Details: - No products or services are being procured - This is a formal request for information and comment, not a solicitation for goods or services - No OEMs or vendors are specified

Description

This notice invites public comments on an extension concerning certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 28 requirements related to bid guarantees, bonds, and alternative payment protections in federal government acquisitions. The agencies seek input on the necessity, utility, burden estimate accuracy, and ways to improve and minimize the burden of the information collection. The collection covers various FAR clauses requiring contractors to furnish bid guarantees, performance and payment bonds, and related documentation. Comments are due by July 21, 2026.

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