THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION,
SUBPART 33.103 PROVIDES THAT PROTESTS TO A SOLICITATION OR TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY AN AGENCY MAY BE FILED WITH AGENCY, WHICH
PROTEST "SHALL BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY PROCEDURES."
THE SUBPART OF THE AIDAR AT ISSUE HEREIN ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR
A.I.D. TO HANDLE BID OR AWARD PROTESTS. THE "INFORMATION
COLLECTION" INVOLVED IS THE
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.