THE DATA COLLECTED WILL BE USED TO
DEVELOP A SOURCE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TYPE 8(A) FIRMS.
THESE ARE SMALL COMPANIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A
PROCUREMENT SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 8(A)
OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT. THE SOURCE LIST WILL BE USED BY
PROCURING OFFICES TO DETERMINE WHETHER PARTICULAR PROCUREMENTS
SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE SET-ASIDE FOR THE 8(A) PROGRAM, O THE BASIS
OF THE FIRMS' STATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE.
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.