The Request concerns information collection requirements related to section 1322, of Public Law 111-240, the "Small Business Jobs Act of 2010" implemented in DFARS clause 252.219-7003. Section 1322 pertains to compliance with a prime contractor's subcontracting plan. As an outgrowth of this requirement, DoD contracting officers will develop past performance source selection factors to consider the extent of participation of small businesses in contracts that contain the FAR clause at 52.219-9, "Small Business Subcontracting Plan."
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.