Federal Register #USA-2026-HQ-0496

Army Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for HICS and Cognitive Assessment Pilot

This opportunity involves the Department of the Army's request for public comment on proposed information collection activities related to the Hardened Intersite Cable System (HICS) and a pilot Cognitive Computer Adaptive Test (CAT): - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services for the HICS landowner questionnaire (AF Form 3951) - Collects updated landowner and tenant information - Gathers data on property conditions (e.g., soil erosion, building projects, evacuation plans) that may affect the HICS - Estimated 2,834 respondents, 709 annual burden hours - Information collection services for the Army Research Institute's CAT pilot - Pilots a cognitive assessment with a civilian sample to evaluate constructs critical for officer performance - Estimated 6,000 respondents, 6,000 annual burden hours - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the request is for information collection services only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on maintaining the integrity of the HICS and ensuring effective communication with landowners and agencies - Use of a standardized government form (AF Form 3951) for data collection - Pilot of a new cognitive assessment tool for officer evaluation - No products or hardware are being procured; the opportunity is strictly for information collection services

Description

The Department of the Army, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. The collection involves gathering updated landowner/tenant information and data on local property conditions that could affect the Hardened Intersite Cable System (HICS), including soil erosion, building projects, and evacuation plans. This information is necessary to ensure system integrity and maintain communication with involved personnel and agencies. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection, with a comment deadline of September 28, 2026.

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