Approved on the
condition that NSF maximize use of electronic transmission and
other forms of automated reporting and dissemination information in
its contracting activities, including basic research contracts. NSF
shall report on progress in this area as part of its next request
for clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
07/31/1994
260
0
260
31,200
0
31,200
0
0
0
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS USED TO
COMPETITIVELY SOLICIT PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO NSF NEED FOR
SERVICES. IMPACT WILL BE ON THOSE INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO
ELECT TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THE RFP. INFORMATION
GATHERED WILL BE EVALUATED IN LIGHT OF NSF PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
TO DETERMINE WHO WILL BE AWARDED A CONTRACT.
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.