This collection,
required by FAR clause, is part of the e-gov initiative, Integrated
Acquisition, which will provide a web- based central repository for
annual entry of certs and reps. This collection is also subject to
the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, which requires agencies
to provide an electronic option for the public to use to provide
required data by 10/2003. Therefore, this collection is approved in
its present 0% collected electronically state for a period not to
exceed the GPEA deadline.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
04/30/2002
95,000
0
495,000
8,415
0
8,415
353,430,000
0
353,430,000
Firms submitting offers to the
Government under negotiated solicitations must identify their
authorized negotiators to assure that discussions are held with the
proper individuals.
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.