This information collection is
necessary to: (a) determine the responsibility of prospective
contractors; and (b) ensure that contractors maintain for accuracy
and completeness, their integrity and performance information upon
which responsibility determinations rely.
There have been no program
changes. Based on FY 2012 FPDS data, the total estimated burden
hours has increased slightly based primarily on an increase in the
estimated number of recordkeepers and a recognition that offerors
that make an affirmative response need to make an initial entry
into SAM, in addition to the biannual updates by contractors after
contract award. Decreases were due to a clear delineation between
the annual burden hours for each clause and the total annual
recordkeeping hours.
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.