The Federal Supply Service requires delivery orders under contracts in its stock, special order, and schedules programs be placed via electronic data interchange. Contractor_options will be either entering into trading partner agreements with FSS, use fascimile or the U.S. mail in order to receive delivery orders.
This increase is attributed to the increase in the number of the contracts awarded under the FAS Stock and Special Order Programs since the data was collected for the last clearance. It does not involve any program changes.
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.