GSA requires the collection of the information in the Temporary Contractor Information Worksheet to authorize and initiate investigation requests for GSA temporary contractors on GSA contracts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to grant unescorted access to GSA-controlled facilities. The background investigations and adjudication of results are carried out by the US Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service (DHS/ICE/FPS) Contractor Suitability and Adjudication Division in accordance with the terms and conditions of separate Memoranda of Agreement with GSA.
GSA estimated 24,480 annual respondents in the original information collection request in 2009 based on the number of GSA contractors investigated by DHS/FPS for FY2008 totaling 20,400, plus a 20% increase expected for FY2009 for investigation requests. For this information request, GSA estimates 1,250 annual respondents based on the projected average number of GSA ARRA temporary contractors investigated for FY12-FY15. (GSA expects to process 1,389 ARRA temporary contractors for FY12 and expects a 7% year-over-year decrease year for FY13-FY15.)
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.