Firms performing under fixed-price contracts provision for price redetermination must provide cost data to the Government to support adjustments in the contract price.
The total burden hours for both the public and the Government has decreased due to the availability of more in-depth data that better reflects when the contractor has to provide information to the Government in response to FAR clause 52.216-5 and 52.216-6; which resulted in a significant reduction in the number of respondents to the clauses.
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.