Contracting officers solicit information/documentation such as quotes, delivery schedules, performance capabilities, and pricing from businesses to fulfil the acquisition/mission needs of the agency.
US Code:
15 USC 638
Name of Law: Research and Development
There has been no change in the information being collected. The reduction in the total annual burden is based on agency estimates. First, the estimate is based on the number of expected contract awards requiring the submission of information has been declining in the last three years. Second, the average burden per response is reduced because this collection is for HSAR requirements only. The previous estimated was for all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. However, FAR collection requirements have been separately approved
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.