[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 50 (Friday, March 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 12251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6521]



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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Proposed Collection: Comment Request

    Title of Proposed Collection: Request for Proposals (RFP).
    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. This 
material is being submitted for OMB review with no changes. To request 
more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the 
data collection plans and instruments, call the NSF Clearance Officer 
on (703) 306-1125 x2010.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 
15.4--``Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals'' prescribes policies and 
procedures for preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals. The FAR 
System has been developed in accordance with the requirement of the 
Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as amended. The NSF 
Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, states that NSF has 
the authority to:

    (c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications 
thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the 
United States and foreign countries, including other government 
agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such 
scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request 
of the Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering 
activities in connection with matters relating to international 
cooperation or national security, and, when deemed appropriate by 
the Foundation, such contracts or other arrangements or 
modifications thereof, may be entered into without legal 
consideration, without performance or other bonds and without regard 
to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.

    Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to 
competitively solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services. 
Impact will be on those individuals or organizations who elect to 
submit proposals in response to the RFP. Information gathered will be 
evaluated in light of NSF procurement requirements to determine who 
will be awarded a contract.
    Burden on the public: The Foundation estimates that approximately 
120 hours may be required in the process for submitting a proposal.
    Send comments to Gail A. McHenry, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 245, 
Arlington, Virginia 22230. Written comments should be received within 
60 days of the date of this notice.

    Dated: March 10, 1997.
Gail A. McHenry,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-6521 Filed 3-13-97; 8:45 am]
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