The Federal Supply Service (FSS) requires delivery orders under contracts in its stock, special order, and schedules programs be placed via electronic data interchange. Contractor options will be either entering into trading partner agreements with FSS, use fascimile or the U.S. mail in order to receive delivery orders.
The estimated burden to the public has changed. The number of vendors, i.e. total annual responses, electing to receive orders electronically has increased significantly since the last information collection renewal. The increased vendor interest is likely the result of general adoption of technology advancements and implementation support from the GSA Vendor Support Center.
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.