Federal Register #2026-10728

Request for Public Comment on DFARS Information Collection Extension

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking public comment on extending an existing information collection requirement under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). - Government Buyer: - Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS), Department of Defense - Purpose: - Request for public input on the continued need, utility, and burden of DFARS-related information collection - Scope of Information Collection: - Contractor disclosure of sensitive unclassified information - Approval requirements for releasing information outside the contractor's organization - Compliance with DFARS clauses on: - Foreign acquisition - Contract performance outside the United States - Identification of expenditures - Specialty metals compliance - Duty-free entry - Trade agreements - Restrictions on acquisition of forgings - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement of products or services - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on statutory and policy compliance, trade agreement adherence, and reporting obligations - Focus on administrative and regulatory contract requirements, not material goods or services

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This extension seeks public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection related to administrative matters in contracts. The information collection includes requirements for contractors to disclose sensitive unclassified information and obtain approval before release. Comments on the proposed extension are invited until July 28, 2026.

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