Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203(a), 42.1204(e) and (f), and 42.1205(a)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0076 PRA Supporting Statement Part A 06.17.2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36566	Novation Agreement	Modified
246861	Change-of-Name Agreement	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0076	ICR Reference No: 202407-9000-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202104-9000-003
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203(a), 42.1204(e) and (f), and 42.1205(a)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/05/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2024
Responses	1,625	1,515
Time Burden (Hours)	3,163	2,701
Cost Burden (Dollars)	259,366	194,472

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Abstract: This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit to comply with the following FAR subpart 42.12 requirements: ● FAR 42.1203(a), Written Request. If a contractor wishes the Government to recognize a successor in interest to its contracts or a name change, the contractor must submit a written request to the responsible contracting officer. ● FAR 42.1204(e) and (f), Novation Agreement. Pursuant to 42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed novation agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 42.1204(e) and (f), as applicable. ● FAR 42.1205(a), Change-of-Name Agreement. Pursuant to 42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed change-of-name agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 42.1205(a), as applicable.

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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:
	89 FR 24001	04/05/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 55595	07/05/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Change-of-Name Agreement
Novation Agreement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,625	1,515	0	110	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,163	2,701	0	462	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	259,366	194,472	0	64,894	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: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This extension includes adjustments to the public and Government burden estimates based on the following: ● The estimated number of respondents and responses per year is based on FPDS data for the three most recent fiscal years (2021 through 2023). ● The public estimated cost per hour is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate, as of May 2022, of the average mean wage for “legal services”. ● The Government estimated cost per hour is based on use of the current (calendar year 2024) OPM GS wage rates for the rest of the United States.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $221,410

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 07/05/2024

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