Executive Order 1291 delegates to DoD
the authority to require certain contracts and orders relating to
approved Defense programs to be accepted and performed on a
preferential basis. This program helps contractors acquire
industrial equipment in a timely manner, thereby facilitating
development and support of weapons systems and other important
Defense programs as necessary to meet national defense requirements
in peacetime and in the case of national emergency.
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.