This request concerns information
collection requirements related to the use of Government sources of
supply by contractors. DFARS clause 252.251-7000 requires
contractors to provide certain documentation with Federal Supply
Schedule orders to verify their authorization to purchase from
Government supply sources.
There has been a change in
burden estimates since the last time this collection was reviewed
in October 2014. The number of respondents, responses per
respondent, and number of responses changed because of improved
data availability since the FY14 estimate. The cost per hour for
contractor responses increased from $31.07 to $37 per hour because
OPM increased the GS hourly wage for a GS-9, step 5 employee since
2014, and the 2017 hourly rate calculation now includes locality
pay in an effort to more effectively project estimated costs.
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.