PL 98-577 MAKES ALL NON-RESPONSIBLE
SMALL BUSINESS BIDDERS ELIGIBLE FO CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
CONSIDERATION ON SMALL PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS ($10,000). THIS
CATEGORY WAS PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT. AN APPLICATION FOR COC AND
STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO PROCESS
REFERRALS EXPEDITIOUSLY WITH MINIMUM BURDEN TO THE APPLICANT AND
THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. THIS FORM COMBINES THE
FORMER
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.