This information collection is
necessary to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with a vehicle
to assess the current industrial base supporting DoD programs and
to ensure that a diverse, healthy, and competitive industrial base
exists and is capable of meeting current DoD demands and future
mobilization requirements. Additionally, the information is
required to perform industrial assessments as mandated by U.S. Code
Title 10, Subtitle A, Part IV, Chapter 148, Subchapter II,
“Policies and Planning.” The information also supports the
development of a defense industrial base information system as
required by Section 722 (“Defense Industrial Base System”) of the
1992 Defense Production Act, as amended, and Executive Order 12919,
Part VIII, Section 802, “Defense Industrial Base Information
System.”
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 558 722 Name of Law: Defense Industrial Base
System
EO: EO 12919 Name/Subject of EO: Defense Industrial
Base Information System
US Code:
10 USC Chapter 148 Name of Law: Policies and Planning
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.