Firms performing under Federal construction contracts that require the installation of machinery or other equipment must provide information regarding the equipment to the Government. The information is used to assure that the equipment satisfies the Government's needs.
GSA Public Building Service management specialists indicate that there is no centralized database system that maintains statistics on the number of contractors that supply the Government with information regarding the machinery, mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work under construction contracts. They estimate that 3,160 contractors a year submit the required information. GSA estimates that it takes approximately 1.5 hours for each contractor to read and prepare the information needed for the material and workmanship descriptions.
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.