According to 10 U.S.C. Chapter 137,
DoD must prescribe regulations to govern obtaining and protecting
rights in contractor technical data and computer software. DoD
implemented this requirement at DFARS Subparts 227.71 and 227.72
and related clauses and provisions at DFARS 252.227. DoD
contractors and subcontractors must maintain records and furnish
information on creation and disclosure of technical data, computer
software, and computer software documentation and must justify
restrictions on Government rights to use or disclose technical
data, computer software or computer software
documentation.
US Code:
10
USC 2320 Name of Law: Rights in technical data
US Code: 10
USC 2321 Name of Law: Validation of proprietary data
restrictions
The differences in estimated
responses and burden hours are due to adjusted estimates based on
current FPDS data and the advice of subject matter experts. One of
the most significant changes and the reason for the average
reduction in hours per response is due to the decrease in the
number of estimated challenges and pre-challenge requests for
information, which are associated with a high number of hours per
response. None of the estimated hours per response have decreased,
and several have increased.
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.