Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1156
DoD Information Collection Notice for Birth Verification and Reference Requests
Buyer
DoD
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-1156
This opportunity is an administrative information collection notice from the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - Purpose: - Notice for public comment on information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Focused on verifying birth dates and obtaining references for military applicants - Forms Used: - DD Form 372: Verification of Birth - DD Form 370: Request for Reference - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement of products or services - Requirements: - Collection supports lifecycle management, technical execution, and program management for military personnel - Ensures applicants meet age and citizenship requirements - Evaluates applicant character for military enlistment - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - No unique technical or product requirements beyond administrative data collection
Description
The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal for collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice invites public comments on the information collection related to verification of birth and reference requests for military applicants. The collections support lifecycle management, technical execution, and program management of procured supplies, hardware, software, and weapon systems. Comments are due by September 30, 2026.