This collection of information is
necessary to implement the reporting requirements of E.O. 12928.
The new information collection requirement consists of a new FAR
solicitation provision to provide reporting of contract awards to
historically black colleges and universities and minority
institutions. The E.O. requires all agencies to promote the
participation of HBCUs and MIs in Federal procurement and requires
periodic reporting on the progress.
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.