[Federal Register: December 18, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 243)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0145]
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Use of
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor
Identification
AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to
an existing OMB clearance (9000-0145).
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently
approved information collection requirement concerning use of data
universal numbering system (DUNS) as primary contractor identification.
This OMB clearance expires on March 31, 2003.
Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility;
whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of
information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Submit comments on or before February 18, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR
Secretariat (MVA), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Smith, Acquisition Policy
Division, GSA, (202) 208-7279.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Purpose
The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the nine-digit
identification number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information
Services to an establishment. The Government uses the DUNS number to
identify contractors in reporting to the Federal Procurement Data
System (FPDS). The FPDS provides a comprehensive mechanism for
assembling, organizing, and presenting contract placement data for the
Federal Government. Federal agencies report data on all contracts in
excess of $25,000.00 to the Federal Procurement Data Center which
collects, processes, and disseminates official statistical data on
Federal contracting. Contracting officers insert the Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provision 52.204-6, Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) Number in solicitations they expect will result
in contracts in excess of $25,000.00. This provision requires offerors
to submit their DUNS number with their offer. If the offeror does not
have a DUNS number, the provision provides instructions on obtaining
one.
B. Annual Reporting Burden
Respondents: 35,694.
Responses Per Respondent: 4.00.
Annual Responses: 142,776.
Hours Per Response: .0200. (Averaged)
Total Burden Hours: 2,852.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the
information collection documents from the General Services
Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVA), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405,
telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0145, Use of
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor
Identification, in all correspondence.
Dated: December 11, 2002.
Jeremy F. Olson,
Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 02-31718 Filed 12-17-02; 8:45 am]