THE GUIDELINES WILL BE USED TO FURNISH
THE CONTRACTORS GUIDANCE ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUPPORT
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND BID AND PROPOSAL COSTS AND
ON TECHNICAL INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION COLLECTION WILL BE USED
TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT RESEARC AND DEVELOPMENT AND BID AND PROPOSAL
FROM MAJOR CONTRACTORS.
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.