81 FR 6860 - Information Collection; Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 26 (February 9, 2016)

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as primary contractor identification. The DUNS number is the nine-digit identification number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to an establishment.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6860-6861]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02517]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0145; Docket 2016-0053; Sequence 7]


Information Collection; Use of Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification

AGENCY:  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.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act Regulatory 
Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a 
previously approved information collection requirement concerning use 
of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as primary contractor 
identification. The DUNS number is the nine-digit identification number 
assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to an 
establishment.

DATES: Submit comments on or before April 11, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000-
0145, Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary 
Contractor Identification, by any of the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by searching the OMB 
control number. Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds 
with ``Information Collection 9000-0145, Use of Data Universal 
Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification''. Follow 
the instructions provided at the ``Submit a Comment'' screen. Please 
include your name, company name (if any), and ``Information Collection 
9000-0145, Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary 
Contractor Identification'' on your attached document.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. 
ATTN: Ms. Flowers/IC 9000-0145, Use of Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information 
Collection 9000-0145, Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as 
Primary Contractor Identification, in all correspondence related to 
this collection. Comments received generally will be posted without 
change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or 
business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt of your 
comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to 
three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for 
posting of comments submitted by mail).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover, Sr., Procurement 
Analyst, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, GSA 202-501-1448 
or via email at [email protected].

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 the micro-purchase threshold to the Federal Procurement Data 
Center which collects, processes, and disseminates official statistical 
data on Federal contracting. Contracting officers insert the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision at 52.204-6, Data Universal 
Numbering System (DUNS) Number, in solicitations they expect will 
result in contracts in excess of the micro-purchase threshold and do 
not contain FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. The majority 
of offerors submit their DUNS through CCR as required by FAR 52.204-7, 
and not under the FAR provision at 52.204-6.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 22,070.
    Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Annual Responses: 66,210.
    Hours per Response: .1666.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,031.

C. Public Comments

    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

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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.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the 
information collection documents from the General Services 
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-4755. Please cite OMB 
Control Number 9000-0145, Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
as Primary Contractor Identification, in all correspondence.

    Dated: February 4, 2016.
Lorin S. Curit,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide 
Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-02517 Filed 2-8-16; 8:45 am]
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