Subcontract Consent; FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0149 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-12-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36716	Advance Notification Only; FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2	Modified
219040	Consent to subcontract - FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0149	ICR Reference No: 201511-9000-018
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201511-9000-010
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Subcontract Consent; FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/21/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2015
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the FAR Council.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2015
Responses	19,803	0	15,349
Time Burden (Hours)	36,557	0	13,353
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,133,252	0	0

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Abstract: “Consent to subcontract” means the contracting officer’s written consent for the prime contractor to enter into a particular subcontract. In order for the contracting officer responsible for consent to make an informed decision, the prime contractor must submit adequate information to ensure that the proposed subcontract is appropriate for the risks involved and consistent with current policy and sound business judgment. The review allows the Government to determine whether the contractor’s purchasing policies and practices are efficient and adequately protect the Government’s interests.

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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:
	80 FR 41501	07/15/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 67405	11/02/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Advance Notification Only; FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2
Consent to subcontract - FAR Section Affected: 52.244-2

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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	19,803	15,349	0	4,454	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	36,557	13,353	0	23,204	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,133,252	0	0	1,133,252	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: With FPDS and data from DCMA, the Government is able to obtain a more accurate number of contracts that would be required to provide information regarding subcontracts pursuant to FAR clause 52.244-2 in a given year.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,111,784

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: 11/20/2015

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