Approval is
granted for the maximum period permitted, three years, with the
understanding that earlier review of this ~~action may be required.
Not later than 4/85, the agency is requested to provide a detailed
description of its process for reviewing and improving information
collections contained in procurement solicitations and contracts
including written procedures, criteria for review, delegations and
lines of authority.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1987
04/30/1987
03/31/1984
108
0
55
6,524
0
935
0
0
0
THE PROCUREMENT INFORMATION COLLECTION
SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS INTENT TO
AWARD FEDERAL CONTRACTS COMPETITIVELY. CONGRESS'S POLICY TO PROMOTE
ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN PROCUREMENT DICTATES THE
NEED TO SOLICIT BIDS/PROPOSA INFORMATION FROM FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS TO
ENSURE ADEQUATE PRICE AND TECHNICAL COMPETITION.
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.