INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AS MAY BE
REQUIRED BY ANY ONE OR MORE OF SOME 4000 LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS
AFFECTING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, AND TO INSURE THAT RESPONSIVE,
REPSONSIBLE OFFERORS ARE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR GOODS/SERVICES TO
SATISFY GOVERNMENT NEEDS. THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED PRIMARILY
DURING THE SOLICITATION PROCESS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES,
NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS, OR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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.