VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/27/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
22,337
7,450
745
621
0
0
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals, in solicitations and contracts for technical medical equipment, and other technical and mechanical equipment and devices where the requiring activity determines manuals are a necessary requirement for operation and maintenance of the equipment. Contractors are required to furnish both operation manuals and maintenance/repair manuals with the equipment provided to the Government.
The estimate burden hour has increased since the previous approval due to the increased responses for the last three FYs. The burden cost estimate has increased since the previous approval due to revised wage rates to more current and appropriate levels.
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:
(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;
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.
2900-9587 30-Day FRN 89 FR 93907 27NOV2024.pdf
2900-0587 Suporting Statement for 30-day FRN 27NOV2024.docx
2900-0587 VAAR 852.211-70 IC Instrument