THIS SURVEY SOLICITS SMALL BUSINESSES'
VIEWS ON EXISTING PROBLEMS WITH AND NEEDED CHANGES TO FEDERAL SMALL
PURCHASING PRACTICES. AMRED WITH THE RESULTING INFORMATION, AN
INTERAGENCY TAKS GROUP WILL IDENTIFY AND PURSUE INITIATIVES MOST
LIKELY TO "SIMPLIFY SMALL PURCHASES AND MINIMIZE PAPERWORK BURDENS
IMPOSED ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR, PARTICULARLY SMALL BUSINESS," AS
REQUIRED BY E.O. 12352.
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.