Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203(a), 42.1204(e) and (f), and 42.1205(a)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0076 Supporting Statement 2020.04.08.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36566	Novation Agreement	Modified
246861	Change-of-Name Agreement	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0076	ICR Reference No: 202104-9000-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201809-9000-003
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements--FAR Sections Affected: 42.1203(a), 42.1204(e) and (f), and 42.1205(a)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/16/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	1,515	547
Time Burden (Hours)	2,701	1,094
Cost Burden (Dollars)	194,472	54,700

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Abstract: FAR 42.1203 and 42.1204 provide requirements for contractors to request novation/change of name agreements and supporting documents when a firm performing under Government contracts wishes the Government to recognize (1) a successor in interest to these contracts, or (2) a name change, it must submit certain documentation to the Government.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	86 FR 8017	02/03/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 19891	04/15/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Change-of-Name Agreement
Novation Agreement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,515	547	0	968	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,701	1,094	0	1,607	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	194,472	54,700	0	139,772	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: The increase of responses from 547 to 1,515 and the associated increase in estimated burden hours from 1,094 to 2,701 is an adjustment based on the following: o The burden associated with preparing and reviewing a novation agreement is treated separate from the burden for a change-of-name agreement. The prior estimate assumed two hours for either type of agreement; however, given the complexity of and additional documentation needed for a novation agreement, it is estimated that novation agreements take more time (3 hours) than a name change (1 hour). o FPDS data on modifications for the four most recent fiscal years was used to develop the estimates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $153,957

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

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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: 04/16/2021

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