THIS STANDARD IS A UNIQUE RDT&E
SUPPORT CONCEPT FOR SPACE AND MISSILE SYSTEMS BASED ON THE
CONTRACTOR BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL SPARE PARTS AND
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DURING THE PERIOD OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE.
THIS CONCEPT HAS ELIMINATED THE TRADITIONAL PROVISIONING CONCEPT
AND RELATED DATA ITEMS. THE COSTS OF SPARE PARTS ARE INCLUDED AS A
TASK IN THE CONTRACT STATEMENT OF WORK AND ARE NEGOTIATED AS A PART
OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT COST.
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.