Department of Veterans Affairs Supplier Perception Survey (SPS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2900-0751 VA SPS Enhancements to Supplier Perception Survey Response Analysis 2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-26
2900-0751 Enhancements to the Supplier Perception Survey Responder Analysis.doc Supplementary Document	2012-07-26
2900-0751 Q1 FY 2012 Supplier Perception Survey Responder Analysis.doc Supplementary Document	2012-07-26
VA 15000 Supplier Invitation Email.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-11
VA 15000 MSU Email.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-11
VA 400 Supplier Invitation Letter (2).doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-11
VA 400 MSU Email.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-11
VA SPS Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-01-11
2900-0751 justification1.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-02-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191046	Department of Veterans Affairs Supplier Perception Survey (SPS) Other-survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0751	ICR Reference No: 201110-2900-018
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200910-2900-004
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0751
Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Supplier Perception Survey (SPS)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/15/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/23/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2012
Responses	45,840	0	90,240
Time Burden (Hours)	35,100	0	48,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The SPS helps the VA further it goal of transforming the acquisition process to better service veterans. The results of the SPS will help VA to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in acquisition and logistics operations across the VA that will make up a balanced scorecard. The potential survey respondents are drawn from suppliers in the VA supply base.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12682 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards++++
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 220	11/15/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 28	02/10/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Department of Veterans Affairs Supplier Perception Survey (SPS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	45,840	90,240	0	0	-44,400	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35,100	48,600	0	0	-13,500	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The estimated number of responses has decreased because VA is sending the survey to a more precisely targeted list of VA suppliers who are more likely to respond. The burden hours have increased because VA is now conducting 7 Forums instead of the original two Forums at the beginning of this initiative in FY 2009. VA is now taking the SRT Forums around the country to ease the travel and expense burden of Forum participation for VA suppliers.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $668,139

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/23/2012

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