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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 Office of Management and Budget has established new rates for recovering costs from third parties who are liable for inpatient medical services provided by military treatment facilities. These rates were previously set on October 1, 2019, for billing medical insurers, but a different approval authority is now required for tort liability billing. The rates take effect with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register and remain effective until further notice. Additional information is available on the Health.mil website.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They have asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an extension of an information collection requirement about North Carolina sales tax certification. This requirement helps contractors provide certified statements on the cost and taxes of property bought in North Carolina for construction or repairs. The collected information allows the government to claim tax exemptions, and comments on this request can be submitted by April 14, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sales notice involving an update to a previous agreement with Canada. This update includes the sale of various military equipment such as missiles and spare parts, with a total estimated value of $2.21 billion. The purpose of this sale is to enhance Canada's military capabilities, supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The sale includes sensitive technology, and the highest level of classified items being sold is SECRET.

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 (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued an interim rule affecting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule, effective since November 12, 2024, prohibits the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. They are extending the deadline for public comments on this rule from January 13, 2025, to January 27, 2025, to allow more time for feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal at regulations.gov.

In a proclamation dated January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency at the United States' southern border, citing threats from cartels, criminals, and illicit drugs. The proclamation directs the Armed Forces to assist in gaining full operational control of the border and authorizes the construction of physical barriers. It also calls for potential changes in regulations related to unmanned aerial systems and the revocation of a previous proclamation terminating an emergency at the border. Furthermore, the Department of Defense and Homeland Security are required to report on actions taken and the border's status within a specified timeframe.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on their plan to extend a current information collection requirement, as part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for contract financing related to foreign military sales. This extension is necessary to ensure the proper usage of foreign funds, as mandated by the Arms Export Control Act, for buying military equipment for other countries. The public can comment on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection process until February 18, 2025. The collection involves businesses providing details such as separate progress payment requests and schedules to help the government track and allocate funds properly.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has sent a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to clear the Personnel Security System Access Request (PSSAR) Form, DD Form 2962, Volume 2, for information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form helps gather necessary data to create user accounts for accessing various personnel systems that deal with security clearances and suitability determinations for military and DoD employees. The request is open for public comments until January 29, 2025. The process is voluntary and each respondent needs to submit the form to maintain compliance with account request procedures.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has published an arms sales notification regarding the sale of 28-meter patrol craft production kits to the Government of Egypt. This proposed sale, valued at $129 million, aims to support U.S. foreign policy and enhance Egypt's defense capabilities by improving its security operations. The sale includes kits with boats, infrared systems, and supporting services, and it will not affect the military balance in the region. Swiftships, located in Morgan City, LA, will be the primary contractor for this sale.