Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-2278
DoD Seeks Comments on Security Assistance Network Information Collection
Buyer
Department of Defense (Office of the Secretary)
Posted
October 20, 2026
Respond By
December 22, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-2278
The Department of Defense is seeking comments on the continued collection of international military student training information through the Security Assistance Network. - Government buyer: Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)); the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is identified as the contact office. - Systems and purpose: The Security Assistance Network (SAN) and its Security Cooperation Training Management System (SC-TMS) support the exchange and management of International Military Student training information. Data helps Security Cooperation personnel and training installations prepare for students, including travel orders, screening, and training support. - Information and sources: The collection includes student biographical and support information. Data may also come through the Regional Center Persons Activity Management System and the Defense Security Assistance Management System; most student data is entered by Security Cooperation Organizations. - Estimated reporting burden: 43,980 respondents and annual responses, with 10,995 total annual burden hours; one response per respondent, averaging 15 minutes, on occasion. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, vendors, or procurement suppliers are identified. No products or procurement services are being requested; the notice seeks comments on the information collection and its burden.
Description
The Department of Defense is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection, titled Security Assistance Network (OMB Control Number 0704-0555), supports the exchange and management of Security Cooperation training information and International Military Student data through the Security Assistance Network and Security Cooperation Training Management System. The collected student information is used to support training preparations and stays, including travel orders and student screening. Comments are due by December 21, 2026.