# Information Collection; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440)
**AGENCY:**
Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
**ACTION:**
Notice and request for comments.
**SUMMARY:**
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435-1440). DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through February 28, 2026. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
**DATES:**
DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments received by June 2, 2025.
**ADDRESSES:**
DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to submit comments on this collection through *https://www.regulations.gov* and follow the instructions on the site. This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field or attach a file for lengthier comments. If there are difficulties submitting comments, contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or *[email protected]* .
*Instructions:* All items submitted must cite OMB Control No. 9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440). Comments received generally will be posted without change to *https://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check *www.regulations.gov,* approximately two-to-three days after submission to verify posting.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
*[email protected]* or call 202-969-4075.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**A. OMB Control Number, Title, and Any Associated Form(s)**
9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440).
**B. Need and Uses**
This clearance covers the information that contractors must submit to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements:
Standard Forms (SFs) 1435 through 1440. These termination settlement proposal forms are used by all Executive agencies, including the Department of Defense, for settling terminated prime contracts and subcontracts per FAR subpart 49.6, Contract Termination Forms and Formats. The forms provide a standardized format for listing essential cost and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor's negotiated position.
The contracting officer uses the collected information to determine and support reimbursement costs upon settlement of a terminated contract.
**C. Annual Burden**
*Respondents:* 4,862.
*Total Annual Responses:* 38,059.
*Total Burden Hours:* 91,342.
*Obtaining Copies:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by calling 202-501-4755 or emailing *[email protected]* . Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms (SFs 1435-1440).
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy.