Federal Register #2026-12807

FAR Council Requests Public Comment on Information Collection Changes (FAR Case 2026-002)

This notice is a request for public comment on proposed changes to information collection requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): - Government Buyer: - Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, including the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of information collection requirements under FAR Case 2026-002 - Focused on FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 - Requested Input: - Comments on improving quality and minimizing burden of information collection - Suggestions for leveraging automation and technology - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are specified - This is a regulatory review and public comment opportunity, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), including OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, invites public comments on proposed changes to information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act related to FAR Case 2026-002. The case involves a revolutionary overhaul of FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41, focusing on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of information collection requirements. The notice seeks to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on respondents by considering automated collection techniques and other technologies. Comments are due by August 24, 2026.

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