Federal Register #2026-10725

Defense Department Seeks Comment on Extension of DFARS Contract Pricing Information Collection

This notice invites public comment on the Defense Department's proposed extension of an information collection requirement related to contract pricing under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). - Government Buyer: - Defense Department, Defense Acquisition Regulations System - Purpose: - Seeks extension of OMB-approved information collection (Control Number 0704-0232) for an additional three years - Supports DoD contract pricing functions by requiring contractors to: - Maintain and disclose cost estimating systems - Respond to government reports on material weaknesses - Provide data on performance-based payments as specified in DFARS subparts and clauses - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information collection requirement - Emphasis on minimizing respondent burden and improving information quality and clarity - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; this is a request for public input on regulatory compliance

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement related to contract pricing under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The collection supports the proper performance of DoD functions by ensuring contractors maintain and disclose cost estimating systems and respond to government reports on material weaknesses. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this collection under Control Number 0704-0232 through August 31, 2026, and DoD seeks to extend this approval for an additional three years. Public comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection, as well as ways to minimize respondent burden through technology.

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