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The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a requirement for subcontracting plans as part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These plans ensure that large contracts provide opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, or disadvantaged groups. Contractors must report their subcontracting activities annually in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. Despite public comment suggesting that the requirement is burdensome, it remains necessary under current law.

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the Navy Access Control Management System and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System to manage base access. It aims to ensure security by verifying individual identities using biometric data. The public has until March 31, 2021, to submit comments on this proposal.

The Department of Defense is announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board on January 13, 2025. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to the public. The Board will discuss supply chain risk management and will provide strategic-level advice on managing defense operations. People interested in attending must register by January 10, 2025, and can submit written comments to be reviewed during the meeting.

The Department of Defense is announcing a public meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing that will take place on January 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The meeting will cover various topics related to military personnel testing, including updates on testing programs such as the AFQT and ASVAB. The event will be held in a location to be determined and will be open to the public, with opportunities provided for public comments. Further details and updates about the meeting can be found on their website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with technical changes. These updates include correcting paragraph numbering errors in section 212.301 and clause 252.244-7000 to ensure the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) accurately reflects these provisions. The changes are effective from January 15, 2021.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), part of the Department of Defense, is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of the collection is to help private transportation companies, contracted with the DoD, manage shipments of personal property by identifying ownership and scheduling pickups and deliveries. They are particularly interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments will be considered if submitted by February 10, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on a new information collection proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection relates to the Overseas Citizen Population Survey, which gathers data to help the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) fulfill requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The survey involves 18,000 respondents and aims to analyze voter participation among U.S. civilians living abroad, helping to assess and improve voting processes. Comments are welcome until January 15, 2025, and further details can be accessed online or via contact with Mr. Reginald Lucas at the Department of Defense.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding the extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16, which deals with contract pricing. These requirements mandate that contractors submit various pricing and cost data so that contracting officers can negotiate fair pricing adjustments. The public is invited to comment on this extension until April 14, 2025. This notice aims to ensure transparent and equitable pricing in government contracts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to sell military equipment to the Republic of Korea, totaling $170.6 million. This includes five BQM-177A Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets for use on AEGIS Class Destroyers and additional support elements. The sale is designed to strengthen U.S. ties with South Korea by enhancing their defense capabilities. The equipment will remain under U.S. control and will not change the military balance in the region.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule allowing the collection of wage data for the Federal Wage System through various methods such as phone, mail, and electronic means, rather than just in-person visits. This rule aims to provide more flexibility in gathering accurate wage data amidst challenges posed by COVID-19. The rule was implemented based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee and a request from the Department of Defense. Public comments are invited on this change until March 31, 2021, but the rule is already in effect temporarily due to urgency.