Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0145 Supporting Statement 3-22-13.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-03-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36704	Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0145	ICR Reference No: 201204-9000-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200904-9000-011
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/26/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2013
Responses	116,037	0	142,776
Time Burden (Hours)	2,804	0	2,852
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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 $3,000 to the Federal Procurement Data Center that 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 $3,000. 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 56212	09/12/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 18346	03/26/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	116,037	142,776	0	-26,739	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,804	2,852	0	-48	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: This submission requests an extension of OMB approval of an information collection requirement in the FAR. The public and Government burden has changed due to the majority of vendors reporting this information into the Central Contractor Registration per FAR 52.204-7.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/27/2013

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