The Federal Acquisition Regulation
request that the successful offeror responding to a contract
solicitation provide information as to its forecast of helium
required for the performance of the contract. Promptly upon award
of any subcontract or order that involves a major helium
requirement, the contractor shall provide to the Bureau of Mines,
and to the contracting officer, written notification that includes
the prime contract number; the name, address and telephone number
of subcontractor, including a point of contact; and a copy of the
subcontractor's helium requirement forecast.
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.