SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Instructions

All comments must be in writing and submitted through the method(s) specified in the Addresses section above. All submissions must include the information collection title(s). Please include your name, title, organization, telephone number, and email address in the text of the message. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. We recommend that you do not submit detailed personal information, Confidential Business Information, or any information that is otherwise protected from disclosure by statute.

• Title of Information Collection: Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).
• OMB Control Number: 1405-0050.
• Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
• Originating Office: GA/AP/PO/P.
• Form Number: No form.
• Respondents: Department of State contractors.
• Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,996.
• Estimated Number of Responses: 2,239.
• Average Time per Response: 1.3 hours.
• Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,889 hours.
• Frequency: On occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit.

The amount of time estimated to complete each response varies by item.

We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Comments are requested concerning: (a) whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The Department will only address comments that explain why the proposed collection would be inappropriate, ineffective, or unacceptable without a change. Comments that are insubstantial or outside the scope of the notice of request for public comment may not be considered. Authority to acquire goods and services on behalf of the Department of State is based on 22 ( printed page 50592) U.S.C. 302, Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended; 22 U.S.C. 4852, Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986; 22. U.S.C. 4864, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991; and Public Law 118-159, Section 7214. Authority to supplement the FAR acquisition regulations is based on 48 CFR chapter 1.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

This collection includes DOSAR provisions and clauses implemented via solicitations and contracts to ensure offerors meet qualifications and awardees meet specific post-award requirements. The DOSAR is located at 48 CFR Chapter 6. The Department most recently renewed this information collection effective January 2024.

Methodology

The information is collected via electronic submission and mail pre- and post-award of Department contracts as prescribed in individual contract solicitations.

91 FR 50591