Federal Register #2026-20173

DoD seeks comments on extending DFARS Part 245 Government Property information collection

The Department of Defense is seeking public input on extending an information collection about Government property under DFARS Part 245. - Government buyer: Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS). - Notice purpose: Request for comments on extending the DFARS Part 245, Government Property information collection (OMB Control Number 0704-0246); this is not a procurement solicitation or award. - Topics covered: Reporting Government-furnished property through the PIEE platform; procedures for scrap disposal and surplus contractor inventory; and written responses to determinations about weaknesses in contractor property management systems. - Referenced requirements and form: DFARS clauses 252.245-7005 and 252.245-7003, and DD Form 1639. - Comment topics: Whether the collection is necessary and useful, the accuracy of its estimated burden, the quality of the information, and ways to reduce respondent burden. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None are identified or being procured.

Description

The Department of Defense seeks public comments on a proposed extension of the approved information collection requirement for DFARS Part 245, Government Property, Related Clauses and Forms. The information collection supports management and oversight of Government-furnished property, including reporting property requirements, scrap disposal, surplus contractor inventory, and contractor property management system issues. OMB Control Number 0704-0246 currently applies through January 31, 2027, and DoD proposes an extension to expire three years after approval. Comments are due by November 30, 2026.

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