Information Collection in Support of the DOD Acquisition Process (Solicitation Phase)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-11-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
5277	Information Collection in Support of the DOD Acquisition Process (Solicitation Phase)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0187	ICR Reference No: 200711-0704-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200511-0704-002
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Information Collection in Support of the DOD Acquisition Process (Solicitation Phase)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/21/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/28/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2009	02/28/2009	02/28/2009
Responses	34,557	0	34,567
Time Burden (Hours)	330,713	0	330,718
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection requirement pertains to information that an offeror must submit to DOD in response to a request for proposals or an invitation for bids. DOD uses this information to evaluate offers; determine whether the offered price is fair and reasonable; and determine which offeror to select for contract award. The requirement implements 10 USC 2323, 10 USC 2326, 10 USC 2327, 10 USC 2354, 10 USC 2452 note, 10 USC 2336(a), and 40 USC 481(c). It further implements 48 CFR Chapter 2, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Specifically identified DFARS requirements..

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Collection in Support of the DOD Acquisition Process (Solicitation Phase)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	34,557	34,567	0	0	-10	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	330,713	330,718	0	0	-5	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden decreased as a total of 5 hours have been transferred to DFARS collection 0704-0231 in order to consolidate Part 237 information collection requirements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/28/2007

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