Defense Department Extends Conflict of Interest Data Collection
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is asking to keep collecting info from companies involved in big defense projects to spot any conflicts of interest. This helps make sure contracts are fair and honest. Businesses affected should know this info collection is set to continue for three more years, with comments open until August 3, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
MDAP Conflict Info Burden on Firms
If your company responds to major defense acquisition programs, you must keep providing organizational conflict-of-interest information under OMB Control Number 0704-0477. DoD estimates 20 respondents, 3 responses per respondent, an average of 40 hours per response, and 2,400 annual burden hours; comments are due August 3, 2026 and current OMB approval runs through September 30, 2026 with a proposed three-year extension.
Mitigation Plans Required for MDAP Offerors
Offerors in major defense acquisition programs must submit a mitigation plan when an organizational conflict of interest can be resolved through mitigation, under DFARS 252.209-7008 implementing section 207 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009. Submitting this information is required to obtain or retain benefits (such as contract award) for affected firms.
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