This is a request for OMB approval of information collection requirements associated with a revision to the Federal Acquisition Regulation that implements OMB Circular A-119, Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards. The regulation will permit offerors to propose alternatives to Government-unique standards in response to Government solicitations. This submission will only apply when the agency issuing the solicitation used Government-unique standards instead of voluntary consensus standards and when the agency uses the transaction-based reporting method.
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.