THIS FORM WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPLEMENT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN FRP TEMPORARY REGULATION 30,
SUBPART 1-4.10, AND FPR SUBPART 1-3.8. THE VA CONTRACTING OFFICER
NEGOTIATES A CONTRACT PRICE CONSIDERED FAIR AND REASONABLE BASED ON
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INDEPENDENT VA ESTIMATE AND THE THE
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER'S PROPOSAL. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE
NEGOTIATION, AN EXECUTED COPY OF THE FORM WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE
CONTRACT FILE, AND WILL BE AVAILABL
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.