Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1622
DoD CAPE Proposed Collection of Cost and Software Data Reports for Major Weapon System Contracts
Buyer
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-1622
The Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to cost and software data reporting for major weapon system contracts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies to all weapon system contractors and government entities with qualifying contracts - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of cost and software data reports, including: - Cost Data Summary Report (DD Form 1921) - Functional Cost-Hour Report (DD 19211) - Progress Curve Report (DD 19212) - Sustainment Functional Cost-Hour Report (DD 19215) - Contractor Business Data Report (DD 19213) - Cost and Software Data Reporting (DD 2794) - No physical products or part numbers are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applies to contracts, subcontracts, or agreements exceeding statutory thresholds as defined in DoDI 5000.73 and Title 10, Section 3227 - Reports must capture direct and indirect actual and estimated cost and quantity data - Data is used for cost estimation and comparison across acquisition programs - Focus is on compliance with reporting requirements, not procurement of goods or services
Description
The Department of Defense's Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office announces a proposed public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks public comment. The collection involves gathering cost and software data reports from weapon system contractors or government entities with contracts exceeding certain thresholds. The data collected will be used primarily for cost estimation and comparison across acquisition programs. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.