The Data Item Descriptions (DIDS) in
ASSIST, formally AMSDL, contain data requirements used in DoD
contracts. This information is contained in DoD contracts for
supplies, services, hardware, and software. The information
collected from the public and DoD contractors is necessary for DoD
to support the design, test, manufacture, training, operation and
maintenance of procured items.
The number of active DIDs
within the database has decreased since the last time this
collection was revised. This correlates with the number of
respondents, which has decreased by 100 since the last time this
collection was revised.
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.