DoD Seeks Feedback on Boring Quality Assurance Paperwork Renewal
Published Date: 7/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting important quality assurance info from contractors to make sure everything meets their high standards. They’re asking for public feedback on how to make this process easier and clearer, with the current approval lasting until November 2025 and a proposed extension for three more years. If you work with DoD contracts, this means staying ready to share info but with hopes of less hassle soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued DoD Quality Assurance Reporting
If you work on Department of Defense contracts, you must continue providing quality assurance information under OMB Control Number 0704-0441. That approval runs through November 30, 2025, and DoD proposes extending the collection for three years after the new approval date, so expect ongoing reporting requirements.
Opportunity to Request Less Burdensome Collection
DoD is asking the public to comment on the collection, including whether it is necessary, whether the burden estimate is accurate, and ways to reduce burden or use automated collection techniques. If you respond, you can suggest changes to the form, clarity, or use of technology that DoD will consider as it seeks OMB approval.
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