Approved for one
year with the condition the the SBA review the need f for this
collection and its automated system and report the findings to OMB
no later than June 1, 1988. The report should consider the
Administration's efforts to avoid direct competition of government
activities with the private sector.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
01/31/1988
100,000
0
100,000
15,000
0
20,333
0
0
0
A BODY OF LEGISLATION REQUIRES
CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND SMALL
DISADVANTAGED FIRMS. PASS CONTAINS PROFILE INFORMATION ON FIRMS
INTERESTED IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE DATA BASE IS
ACCESSED BY PROCUREMENT OFFICES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LARGE PRIME
CONTRACTORS IN SEARCH OF REQUIRED GOODS AND SERVICES.
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.