THIS SURVEY IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF
COMPREHENSIVE DATA ON SHIPMENTS TO FEDERAL AGENCIES, WITH PRIME AND
SUBCONTRACT INFORMATION. AMONG THE DATA USERS ARE THE BUREAU OF
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR THE NATIONAL INCOME ACCOUNTS AND INPUT-OUTPUT
STUDIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF UNUSUAL
DEFENSE DEPENDENCY.
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.