THE PROCUREMENT INFORMATION COLLECTION SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS INTENT TO AWARD FEDERAL CONTRACTS COMPETITIVELY. CONGRESS' POLICY TO PROMOTE ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS DICTATE THE NEED TO SOLICIT BIDS/PROPOSALS INFORMATION FROM FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE TECHNICAL COMPETITION AND COST/PRICE REASONABLENESS.
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.