02-17349. Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Price Redetermination  

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    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 (9000-0071).

    SUMMARY:

    Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning price redetermination. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 18178 on April 15, 2002. No comments were received.

    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 August 9, 2002.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0071, Price Redetermination, in all correspondence.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Julia Wise, Acquisition Policy Division, GSA (202) 208-1168.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    A. Purpose

    Fixed-price contracts with prospective price redetermination provide for firm fixed prices for an initial period of the contract with prospective redetermination at stated times during performance. Fixed price contracts with retroactive price redetermination provide for a fixed ceiling price and retroactive price redetermination within the ceiling after completion of the contract. In order for the amounts of price adjustments to be determined, the firms performing under these contracts must provide information to the Government regarding their expenditures and anticipated costs. The information is used to establish fair price adjustments to Federal contracts.

    B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 3,500.

    Responses Per Respondent: 2.

    Annual Responses: 7,000.

    Hours Per Response: 1.

    Total Burden Hours: 7,000.

    Obtaining Copies of Proposals

    Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (MVP), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0071, Price Redetermination, in all correspondence.

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    Dated: July 2, 2002.

    Jerry Olson,

    Acting Director, Acquisition Policy Division.

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    [FR Doc. 02-17349 Filed 7-9-02; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6820-EP-P

Document Information

Published:
07/10/2002
Department:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0071).
Document Number:
02-17349
Dates:
Submit comments on or before August 9, 2002.
Pages:
45707-45707 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 9000-0071
PDF File:
02-17349.pdf