Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD2026OS1849
DoD Requests Public Comment on Contractor Data Collection (DD Form 1423)
Buyer
Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S))
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
DOD2026OS1849
This notice announces a proposed public information collection by the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), regarding contractor-prepared data submissions (DD Form 1423). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of collecting contractor-prepared data via DD Form 1423 - Data supports design, test, manufacture, training, operation, maintenance, and logistical support of defense items, including weapon systems - Process Details: - Contractors are required to submit data as part of DoD contracts or agreements - Data requirements are specified using DD Form 1423, referencing Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) from the ASSIST database - Collection supports lifecycle management, technical execution, and program management for procured supplies, hardware, software, and weapon systems - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products/services are being procured - The notice is focused solely on gathering public feedback about the information collection process, not on purchasing goods or services
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), is proposing a public information collection related to the Acquisition of Contractor-Prepared Data using DD Form 1423. This collection supports the design, test, manufacture, training, operation, maintenance, and logistical support of defense items including weapon systems. The information is necessary for proper contract management and lifecycle support of procured supplies, hardware, software, and weapon systems. Public comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.