Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: approved until 3/2012; in the next submission of this collection to OMB, VA shall provide a summary report addressing achieved response rates and an analysis of results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
90,240
0
0
48,600
0
0
0
0
0
The SPS helps the VA further it goal of transforming the acquisition process to better service veterans. The results of the SPS will help VA to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in acquisition and logistics operations across the VA that will make up a balanced scorecard. The potential survey respondents are approximately 275,000 suppliers in the VA supply base.
EO: EO 12682 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards++++
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.