THE U.S. CODE REQUIRES THAT TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE THE GOVERNMENT SOLICIT COMPETING PRICE
AND/OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES TO PROVIDE GOODS
AND SERVICES AS DESCRIBED IN RESPECTIVE SOLICITATION. CLEARANCE IS
SOUGHT FOR AGENCY PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH REQUIRE VENDOR
RESPONSES TO INVITATION FOR BIDS, REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND
REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS.
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.