VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2900-0587 60-day FRN 86FR61451 SEP15 2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-03
2900-0587 30-day FRN 86 FR 67585 26NOV2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-03
2900-0587 Supporting Statement 16NOV2021 for 30-day FRN.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28815	VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals) Instruction	Removed
249236	2900-0587 VAAR 852.211-70 IC Instrument Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0587	ICR Reference No: 202109-2900-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201903-2900-034
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0587
Title: VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/03/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2022
Responses	7,450	3,725
Time Burden (Hours)	621	311
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection requirements from VAAR clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals, is used when VA purchases technical medical equipment and devices or mechanical equipment. The clause requires the contractor to furnish both operator's manuals and maintenance/repair manuals with the equipment provided to the Government. This clause sets forth those requirements and sets forth the minimum standards those manuals must meet to be acceptable. Generally, this is the same operator's manual furnished with each piece of equipment sold to the general public and the same repair manual used by company technicians in repairing the company's equipment. The cost of the manuals is included in the contract price or listed as separately priced line items on the purchase order. The operator's manual will be used by the individual actually operating the equipment to ensure proper operation and cleaning. The repair manual will be used by VA equipment repair staff to repair the equipment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 44 USC 3501–3521 Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
  

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 51451	09/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 67585	11/26/2021
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
2900-0587 VAAR 852.211-70 IC Instrument
VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals)

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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	7,450	3,725	0	3,725	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	621	311	0	310	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: Due to the increase in BLS hourly rate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,622

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: 12/03/2021

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