Approval is
granted subject to the following conditions: (1) that information
collection requirements will be limited to product matrix data,
e.g., product specifications and features, and (2) that revised
regulations and/or other appropriate implementing documents and
revised burden estimates reflecting this change be provided to OMB
within 60 days. Information provided for the record failed to
demonstrate the "practic utility" of collecting color banding data
under the Multiple Award Schedule program, especially for those
supply classifications in which prices are subject to frequent
change. This action does not preclude later submission and
reconsideration of information collection requirements to support
color banding for specific supply classifications provided that
there is a demonstration of "practical utility" under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1980 and the request is otherwise justified under
the Act and 5 C.F.R. 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
5,375
0
0
2,086
0
0
0
0
0
INFORMATION ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
PRODUCTS OFFERED BY CONTRACTORS UNDER MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES IS
NEEDED SO THAT GSA CONTRACTING OFFICERS CAN PREPARE MATRICES FOR
USE BY FEDERAL AGENCIES IN IDENTIFIYING AND ORDERING THE LOWEST
PRICED ITEM THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS.
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.