Department of Defense
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
- [Docket Number DARS-2026-0562; OMB Control Number 0704-0248]
AGENCY:
Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION:
Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement.
SUMMARY:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of DoD's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use under Control Number 0704-0248 through January 31, 2027. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.
DATES:
DoD will consider all comments received by December 18, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704-0248, using either of the following methods:
- Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
- Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704-0248 in the subject line of the message.
www.regulations.govComments received generally will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Saleemah McMillan, at 202-308-5383.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Appendix F, Inspection and Receiving Report; OMB Control Number 0704-0248.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Respondents: 133,691.
Responses per Respondent: 21, approximately.
Annual Responses: 2,822,560.
Average Burden per Response: 0.05 hour.
Annual Burden Hours: 141,128.
Needs and Uses: This information collection is necessary to process shipping and receipt documentation for contractor-provided goods and services and permit payment under DoD contracts. This information collection includes the requirements of DFARS Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report. Appendix F contains procedures and instructions for submission of contractor payment requests and receiving reports using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The statute at 10 U.S.C. 2227(c) requires electronic submission and processing of claims for contract payments under DoD contracts. DoD has designated WAWF as the designated platform for contractors to submit payment requests and supporting documentation, including receiving reports. WAWF supports the preparation and distribution of electronic equivalents for the DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, and DD Form 250 series equivalents for repair of Government property and energy-related overland or waterborne shipments.
10 U.S.C. 2227(c)Jennifer D. Johnson,
Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2026-21329 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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