Federal Register #2026-001

FAR Council Requests Public Comments on Proposed Information Collection Changes

This opportunity is a request for public comments on proposed changes to information collection requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): - Government Buyer: - Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), including: - Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) - Department of Defense (DoD) - General Services Administration (GSA) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice seeks feedback on proposed changes to information collection requirements in FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53 - Focus areas include executive compensation, subcontract awards, supply chain security, and DEI discrimination reporting by federal contractors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public input is requested on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the proposed information collections - The notice addresses revisions to OMB Control Numbers 9000-0189 and 9000-0199, consolidating and updating reporting requirements - The goal is to improve efficiency and minimize burden for respondents - No contract award or procurement action will result from this notice

Description

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), including OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, invites public comments on proposed changes to information collections under FAR Case 2026-001, which involves a revolutionary overhaul of Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53. The request focuses on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection, as well as ways to minimize respondent burden through technology. Comments are due by August 24, 2026, and will inform the final rulemaking process.

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