DATA ACT Section 5 Pilot - Construction Contractor Associations Outreach Session

The contract pertains to a pilot initiative under the DATA Act Section 5 aimed at streamlining and reducing reporting burdens for contractors engaged in federal projects, specifically those subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) reporting requirements. The pilot tests the feasibility of centralizing post-award reporting data, allowing contractors to report once to a centralized system rather than submitting similar data multiple times to various agencies and contracting officers. The initial focus is on Davis-Bacon Act required reports, which historically have been reported to multiple entities as frequently as weekly. By centralizing this data collection, the pilot seeks to reduce administrative overhead and costs for contractors. An outreach session was held on September 13, 2016, organized by the General Services Administration, to update construction contractor associations on the progress of the pilot and discuss participation. The session included an overview of burden reduction efforts, updates on the pilot's current status, and an open discussion aimed at engaging stakeholders. The session was accessible both in person at the GSA office in Washington, D.C., and via remote call-in options, emphasizing broad inclusion of participants. The initiative is managed by the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and is part of ongoing efforts to improve federal procurement processes through technological and procedural innovations.