Opportunity
Federal Register #2900-NEW
Request for Public Comment: VET TEC 2.0 Information Collection for Veterans Employment Certification
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 24, 2026
Identifier
2900-NEW
This notice seeks public comment on an information collection for the Veterans Employment Through High Technology Education Courses (VET TEC 2.0) program, managed by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Purpose: - Collect information from School Certifying Officials (SCOs) and veterans to certify employment in high technology fields related to their education - Uses VA Form 22-10299 for certification - Scope: - Applies to approximately 4,000 educational institutions - Estimated annual burden is 333 hours - Unique Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - Collection is required for compliance with the Elizabeth Dole Field and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act (DOLE Act) - Data supports eligibility verification and reporting to Congress - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action
Description
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, is submitting a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. This collection supports the Veterans Employment Through High Technology Education Courses (VET TEC 2.0) program, which provides educational assistance for high technology programs for eligible veterans. The information collection involves certification by School Certifying Officials and veterans to confirm employment related to their education program. Comments on this collection are due by October 23, 2026.