This information collection is required by Title 10 Section 2334(g) to ensure quality acquisition cost data are collected to facilitate cost estimation and comparison across acquisition programs. Further guidance is provided in DoD Instruction 5000.73, Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures, October 10, 2024, and DoDM 5000.04, Cost and Software Data Reporting Manual, dated May 7, 2021 which can be found at page 5. The intent of this information collection is to capture software resource and effort data which are significant either for a current program or when a similar level of effort may be required for a future program. Respondents are any weapons system contractor or government entity with contracts, subcontracts, or agreements who are required to provide Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDRs).
US Code:
10 USC 2334(g)
Name of Law: Independent cost estimation and cost analysis
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.
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