IF DOD INCREASES ITS CONTRACTOR
PROCUREMENTS IN MOUS/MOA SIGNATORY NATIONS, FACILITATING THE MUTUAL
FLOW OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENTS, DOD MUS BE AWARE OF THE DOLLAR VALUE
OF THESE EXPENDITURES. THESE EXPENDITURE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY
FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND BY OUR CONGRESS IN ANY ASSESSMENT OR
COMPARISON OF DEFENSE PURCHASES BETWEEN THE U.S. AND OTHER NATIONS.
A SUBCONTRACT REPORTING SYSTEM COVERING INTERNATIONAL SUBCONTRACTS
WOULD PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.
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.