This collection
is not approved. GSA may continue to use the existing collection
through March 1989, while it responds to the remarks below. GSA has
not shown why it needs a form that differs from SF 1407. Other
Departments, including Defense, use the SF 1407 for determination
of financial capability. GSA Form 527 seems to overlap with several
areas in Standard Forms 1403 through 1408. In addition, extensive
financial information is available from Dun and Bradstreet through
the government's contract, consistent with OMB Circular No. A-129.
For each data element required under GSA Form 527, GSA should show
whether or not this information is available from the sources
listed above. If it is not, GSA should describe the program need
which the data satisfies. Any data which GSA is specifically
required by statute to collect should be so noted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1988
05/31/1988
12,300
0
0
16,750
0
0
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION IS GATHERED ON THE
SUBJECT FORM BY THE OFFICE OF FINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF CONTRACTING
OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS.
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.