The information collected is used by DoD to determine if it is appropriate to use the priorities and allocations authority to authorize the placement of a priority rating on a contract or purchase order for production or construction equipment. This is done to assure timely availability of production or construction equipment to meet current national defense requirements. Without this information, DoD would not be able to assess a contractor's stated requirement to obtain timely delivery of the equipment needed for fulfillment of contractual obligations supporting approved programs.
US Code:
50 USC 2061
Name of Law: Defense Production Act of 1950
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.