OFFERORS WHO ARE RESPONDING TO A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WILL REPORT COST AND PRICING DATA. THEY
WILL REPORT THE DATA ONCE WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE RFP. EPA WILL
USE THIS INFORMATION TO AUDIT THE OFFEROR'S COST PROPOSAL IN ORDER
TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSAL IS REASONABLE AND THE COSTS ARE
ALLOWABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
REQUIREMENTS.
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.