All future
requests for renewal should be based on de novo review of the
utility of the information collected, and should indicate that les
burdensome means of collecting this information have been
considered. Basing a current justification on an earlier
justification runs counte to the Paperwork Reduction Act's
requirement that agencies must periodically reevaluate their
information collection activities.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1984
07/31/1984
07/31/1981
7,500
0
7,376
15,000
0
3,688
0
0
0
THE FORM IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER
PERFORMANCE OF THE AGENCY'S FUNCTIONS IN EVALUATING THE FINANCIAL
CAPABILITIES OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS THAT DEAL WITH GSA. THIS
FORM PROVIDES THE OFFICE OF FINANCE WITH THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL
INFORMATION TO COMPLETE ITS EVALUATION OF THE PROSPECTIVE
CONTRACTORS.
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.