The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to a public information collection requirement related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) concerning Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions. The aim is to determine if the information collected is necessary and beneficial, and to find ways to reduce the reporting burden on businesses. The proposal includes extending the current approval, which expires on April 30, 2021, for another three years. Public comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Defense wants to know if they should continue asking companies for certain project details to help with defense planning. They are checking if this is helpful and if it can be done in a way that is easier for everyone.