Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408) FAR Sections Affected 9.106-2 thru -4

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form SF-1408 Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408) FAR Sections Affected 9.106-2 thru -4	Form	Modified	Available
9000-0011 Justification.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-04-19	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
36397	Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408) FAR Sections Affected 9.106-2 thru -4	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0011	ICR Reference No: 201001-9000-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200611-9000-003
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408) FAR Sections Affected 9.106-2 thru -4
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/28/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2010
Responses	5,800	0	5,478
Time Burden (Hours)	121,800	0	113,942
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Preaward survey forms are completed by Government contract administration personnel based on information obtained from prospective contractors through plant visits, phone calls, or correspondence. They provide a uniform method of collecting the data necessary to analyze a firm's ability to perform the contract.

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 4564	01/28/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 24702	05/05/2010
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
Preaward Survey Forms (SFs 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408) FAR Sections Affected 9.106-2 thru -4	SF-1403, SF-1404, SF-1405, SF-1407, SF-1406, SF-1408	PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ,   PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR (GENERAL) ,   PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL ,   PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION ,   PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ,   PREAWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

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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	5,800	5,478	0	322	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	121,800	113,942	0	7,858	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Though the information collection requirement in the FAR remains unchanged, an increase was necessary to accommodate for more oversight when determining responsibility for both prospective vendors as well as current contractors.

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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]? No

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)? No

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: 05/28/2010

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