Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72

OMB Control No: 2900-0902	ICR Reference No: 202511-2900-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-2900-018
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: PPS - 8
Title: Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/04/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/25/2026
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	13,026	0	13,026
Time Burden (Hours)	2,170	0	2,170
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), section 812.301(f), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items, VA proposes to continue using two clauses in solicitations and contracts for new medical equipment, new medical supplies, new information technology equipment, and maintenance of medical or information technology equipment that includes replacement parts. These clauses prevent the entrance into the VA supply chain of gray market and counterfeit supplies and parts for such items. The two clauses are 852.212-71, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items; and 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items—Information Technology Maintenance Allowing Other-than-New Parts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 283 2521 Name of Law: Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 2276	01/16/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 14635	03/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72

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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	13,026	13,026	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,170	2,170	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $102,471

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 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 03/25/2026

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