Federal Register #DARS-2026-0232

DoD Request for Comments on Information Collection for Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Major Defense Acquisition Programs

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS), under the Department of Defense (DoD), is requesting public comment on extending an information collection requirement for organizational conflicts of interest in major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory information collection, not a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Contractors must submit mitigation plans for organizational conflicts of interest in MDAPs - Requirement is implemented via DFARS 252.209-7008 - Mandated by section 207 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 - Information collection approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0477 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on improving the quality and utility of collected information - Minimizing respondent burden, including use of automated collection techniques - Proposed extension is for three years - Applies to contractors involved in major defense acquisition programs

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement related to organizational conflicts of interest in major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs). This collection implements section 207 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, requiring contractors to submit mitigation plans for organizational conflicts of interest that can be resolved through mitigation. The information collection is necessary for the proper performance of DoD functions and aims to minimize the burden on respondents through automated techniques. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this collection under Control Number 0704-0477 through September 30, 2026, and DoD proposes an extension for three more years.

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