P.L. 97-219 LEGISLATED THAT SBA
MAINTAIN AN SBIR SOURCE LIST OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS WHO ARE
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE SOLICITATION PROCESS OF SBIR TO
COMPETE FOR SBIR AWARDS. THIS FORMAT PROVIDES THE VEHICLE FOR
COMPANIES TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF NAMES TO WHIC COPIES OF THE
SBIR PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT ARE SENT EACH QUARTER.
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.