INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY ANY ONE OR MORE OF SOME 4000 LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, AND TO INSURE THAT RESPONSIVE, REPSONSIBLE OFFERORS ARE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR GOODS/SERVICES TO SATISFY GOVERNMENT NEEDS. THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED PRIMARILY DURING THE SOLICITATION PROCESS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS, OR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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:
(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;
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.