INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE FEDERAL AGENCIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SBIR PROGRAM TO THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SBIR ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
ICR 198410-3245-001
OMB: 3245-0199
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INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE
FEDERAL AGENCIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SBIR PROGRAM TO THE SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SBIR ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
P.L. 97-219 REQUIRES FEDERAL AGENCIES
PARTICIPATING IN THE SBIR PROGRAM TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO SBA. THIS
INFORMATION IS THEN INCORPORATED BY SBA INTO THE REQUIRED SBIR
ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS. THE P.L. ALSO REQUIRES THAT IN CASES OF
PHASE II PROPOSALS OF EQUAL MERIT, CONSIDERATION BY THE
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES BE GIVEN TO THOSE OFFERORS WITH FOLLOW ON
FUNDING COMMITMENTS. THIS IS ONE OF THE SBIR ACTIVITIES MONITORED
BY SBA.
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.