The information collection requirement is necessary to comply with section 861 of Public Law 110â181 and DoD Instruction 3020.41, ââOperational Contract Supportââ and other appropriate policy, Memoranda of Understanding, and regulations. The Department of Defense, the Department of State (DoS), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) require that Government contract companies enter their employeeâs data into the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System before contractors are deployed outside of the United States.
The burden has increased due to an increase in respondents. While the total number of annual responses has decreased, both time and labor costs have increased for the portion of data prepared by the federal government.
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.