Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Yes
Regular
08/28/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2024
168
107
4,032
2,568
270,144
146,376
Contracting officers, prior to award, must make an affirmative determination that the prospective contractor is responsible, i.e., capable of performing the contract. Before making such a determination, the contracting officer must have or obtain sufficient information to establish that the prospective contractor: (i) has adequate financial resources; or the ability to obtain such resources; (ii) is able to comply with required delivery schedule; (iii) has a satisfactory record of performance; (iv) has a satisfactory record of integrity; and (v) is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under appropriate laws and regulations. If such information is not readily available to the contracting officer, it is obtained through a preaward survey conducted by the contract administration office or another organization designated by the agency to conduct the surveys. The necessary data is collected from available data or through plant visits, phone calls, and correspondence in detail commensurate with the dollar value and complexity of the procurement. This clearance covers the information that prospective contractors must provide to ensure proper completion of the following preaward survey forms prescribed by the FAR:
â SF 1403 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (General)
â SF 1404 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Technical)
â SF 1405 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Production)
â SF 1406 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Quality Assurance)
â SF 1407 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Financial Capability)
â SF 1408 Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Accounting System)
There are no program changes. The FAR requirements remain the same. This extension includes adjustments to the public and Government burden estimates based on the following:
â The estimated number of respondents and responses per year is based on the historical average of FPDS data for the three most recent fiscal years (2020 through 2022) for the General Services Administration.
â The estimated cost per hour is based on use of the calendar year 2023 OPM GS wage rate for the rest of the United States.
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.
Form SF1403 Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)
9000-0011 PRA Supporting Statement Part A 08.22.2023.docx
Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)