Federal Register #14050204

State Department Requests Public Comment on Risk Analysis and Management Information Collection

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Department of State regarding its Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) information collection process: - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Administration, Global Operations (A/GO) - Purpose: - Seeks public feedback on the information collection process for vetting potential contractors and grantees - Aims to ensure State-funded activities do not support entities or individuals posing national security risks - Process Details: - Information is collected electronically via Form DS4184 - Data is compared against commercial, public, and U.S. government databases - Request for Comment: - Feedback is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and reporting burden of the collection - Goal is to improve quality and minimize burden - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory information collection notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of State has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval regarding Risk Analysis and Management (RAM). This collection aims to analyze and manage risks associated with Department of State operations, particularly vetting potential contractors and grantees to ensure that State-funded activities do not support entities or individuals posing a national security risk. The Department is soliciting public comments to improve the collection and ensure its necessity and accuracy. The information is collected electronically and compared against various databases to assess risk.

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