TO ENSURE OPEN COMPETITION WHEN IT
BUYS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR GOVERNMENT USE, GSA OPERATES A
BIDDERS' MAILING LIST SYSTEM. POTENTIAL BIDDERS FILL OUT A FORM SO
THEY CAN BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE AGENCY WANTS TO BUY CERTAIN TYPES OF
ITEMS. GSA THEN NOTIFIES THE INTERESTED BIDDERS AND SELECTS THE ONE
WHO CAN BEST FILL ITS NEEDS UNDER THE CONTRACT.
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.