THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED BY EXECUTIVE
ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT AND IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES. INFORMATION ON IDENTICAL BIDDLING FOR PUBLIC
CONTRACTS IS PUBLISHED AND DISSEMINATED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AND
BUSINESS AWARENESS OF THE PRACTICE AND THUS TO DISCOURAGE IT. THE
DATA IS SOMETIMES USED TO INITIATE OR FURTHER ANTI-TRUST
INVESTIGATIONS OR CASES.
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.