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OMB Control No:
2900-0208
ICR Reference No:
202410-2900-021
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202302-2900-001
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
2900-0208
Title:
Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report
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:
02/21/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/15/2025
Terms of Clearance:
OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/29/2028
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2025
Responses
24,780
0
11,103
Time Burden (Hours)
11,810
0
5,341
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
VA Form 6298, Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal. The use of this form is mandatory for obtaining the proposal and supporting cost or pricing data from the contractor and its subcontractor(s) for all architect-engineer (A-E) contracts and orders for design services when the total contract value is estimated to be $50,000 or more. It is also used in obtaining proposals and supporting cost or pricing data for architect engineer services for research study, seismic study, master planning study, construction management, and other related services contracts. VA Form 10101, Contractor Production Report. VA Resident Engineers monitor contractors’ work and verify the work progress reported before payment can be made. The requirement for this information is contained in VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.236-79.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
40 USC 121c
Name of Law: Regulations by Administrator
US Code:
44 USC 3507
Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
US Code:
41 USC 1702
Name of Law: Chief Acquisition Officers and Senior Procurement Executives
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 87459
11/01/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 4003
01/15/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report
VA Form 10101, VA Form 6298 , VA Form 6298
Contractor Production Report
,
AE Fee Proposal Spreadsheet
,
AE Fee Proposal
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
24,780
11,103
0
13,677
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
11,810
5,341
0
6,469
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Public Burden hours increased by 6,515 due to the increased respondents from 335 to 644. Public Burden cost increased by $450,142 due to increased BLS rate from $43.41 in 2020 to $47.64 in 2023 plus the increase in the number of respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$650,001
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
Agency Contact:
Forrest Browne 202 714-6863 forrest.browne@va.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
01/15/2025
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