The CBCA requires the information collected in order to conduct proceedings in contract appeals and petitions, and cost applica- tions. Parties include those persons or entities filing appeals petitions and cost applications, and government agencies.
The burden increase is because effective January 6, 2007, the boards of contract appeals that existed at eight civilian agencies, including the General Services Administration, were terminated, and their cases were transferred to the new Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
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.