Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BIS-4023P Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding Form and Instruction	New
0694.0128.SuppStmt 12.2019.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-12-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
238784	Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0694-0128	ICR Reference No: 201912-0694-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201607-0694-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/BIS	Agency Tracking No: Renewal
Title: Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/27/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/05/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2021	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2020
Responses	50	0	40
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	40
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,250	0	0

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Abstract: The information provided on the BIS-4023P form is used to certify the U.S. firm and place it on the bidder's list database for NATO Security Investment Program contracts. This is a voluntary collection submitted by defense contractors wanting to bid on NATO contracts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12656 Name/Subject of EO: Assigmment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 45723	08/30/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 64454	11/22/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding	BIS-4023P	Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	50	40	0	10	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	40	0	10	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,250	0	0	2,250	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden hours are estimated to increase due to an increase in responses expected from the public from 40 to 50 responses annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,250

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/05/2019

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