Bureaucrats Approve Endless Paper Chase for Project Cost Cuts

2026-10289 — Information Collection; Privacy Training

The government agencies OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep their privacy training info collection going for three more years, past October 31, 2026. This affects federal contractors and employees who handle government acquisitions, making sure everyone stays sharp on privacy rules. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 21, 2026, to keep the process smooth and easy without extra costs or hassle.

2026-10288 — Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330)

The government wants to keep using the Architect-Engineer Qualifications form (SF-330) for three more years to help pick the best design pros for federal projects. They’re asking architects, engineers, and the public to share thoughts by July 21, 2026, to make sure the form is useful and not too much work. No big cost changes, just a smooth extension to keep things running well.

2026-10287 — Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements

The government agencies in charge of buying stuff—like the Department of Defense and NASA—are asking for your thoughts on keeping some paperwork rules for three more years. These rules help make sure buying processes are clear and fair, but they want to know if the paperwork is worth the effort or if it can be easier. If you’re involved in government contracts, this could affect how you report info until 2027.

2026-09526 — Information Collection; Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

The government is asking for your thoughts on keeping rules that stop contracts with companies using certain risky telecom and video gear. This affects businesses wanting to work with federal agencies like the DoD, NASA, and GSA. The current approval lasts until the end of 2026, and they want to extend it for three more years to keep things safe and clear.

2026-09527 — Information Collection; Preaward Survey Forms (Standard Forms 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)

The government wants to keep using six important preaward survey forms that help check if companies are ready to work on federal contracts. They’re asking for your thoughts on how useful these forms are and how to make them easier to fill out. Comments are open until July 13, 2026, and if all goes well, these forms will stay in use for three more years without extra costs.

2026-09523 — Information Collection; Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds

The government is asking for your thoughts on keeping a form that helps subcontractors request bonds when working on federal projects. This form helps agencies like the DoD, NASA, and GSA make sure subcontractors are reliable and financially secure. They want to extend the use of this form for three more years, so if you’re involved in federal contracts, your input matters before July 13, 2026!

Previous: 2025-09465 — Submission for OMB Review; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 32 Requirements

The government wants to keep collecting some important paperwork from companies that work with federal contracts, making sure the rules stay clear and fair. This affects businesses dealing with payment rules under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 32. No big changes or extra costs are expected, but the paperwork approval needs to be renewed soon to keep things running smoothly.

Next: 2025-09467 — Submission for OMB Review; Service Contracting

The government wants to keep collecting info about service contracts, so they asked for approval to extend this paperwork rule. This affects businesses and agencies that work on service contracts, making sure they keep sharing important details. No big changes or extra costs are expected, just a smooth continuation of current rules.