Opportunity
Federal Register #USN-2026-HQ-0331
Navy Requests Public Comment on Extension of Information Collection for Embarkation and Employment Programs
Buyer
Department of the Navy
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
USN-2026-HQ-0331
NAICS
541910
The Department of the Navy is inviting public comment on the extension of its information collection activities for two key programs: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy - Programs Covered: - Distinguished Visitor/Friends of the Navy Embark Request - Utilizes OPNAV Form 5720/11 (OMB Control Number 0703-0060) - Collects information to determine eligibility, safety, and security for embarkation on Navy ships or submarines - Naval Air Systems Command Candidate Form - OMB Control Number 0703-0088 - Gathers candidate data for employment evaluation and recruitment metrics - Data is hosted on the Yello Pro application - Purpose and Requirements: - Facilitate embarkation and employment evaluation in compliance with federal regulations - Improve recruitment data analysis and metrics - Affected public includes individuals or households - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a request for public feedback on information collection processes, not a procurement of products or services - The notice details the number of respondents, annual burden hours, and collection frequency
Description
The Department of the Navy proposes an extension of an approved public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves gathering information from individuals for programs such as the Distinguished Visitor/Friends of the Navy Embark Request and the Naval Air Systems Command Candidate Form. The purpose is to facilitate embarkation, determine eligibility, ensure safety, and evaluate candidates for employment. Public comments are invited on the necessity, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.