This information collection supports
implementation of Section 889 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)
for the leasing of real property (lease acquisitions) and
commercial solutions openings (CSOs). This section prohibits the
head of an executive agency from procuring, obtaining, extending or
renewing a contract with contractors that will provide or use
covered telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or
essential component of any system, or as a critical technology as
part of any system, unless an exception applies or a waiver has
been granted.
Section 889 of the John
S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits executive agencies from
entering into, extending, or renewing contracts with any entity
that uses equipment, systems, or services that use
telecommunications equipment or services from certain named
companies as a substantial or essential component or critical
technology as part of any system. GSA cannot comply with the normal
clearance procedures because public harm is reasonably likely to
result if current clearance procedures are followed. Specifically,
authorizing collection of this information will ensure that GSA
does not enter into leases or contracts that are in violation of
the prohibition in section 889(a)(1)(A) or enter into, extend, or
renew contracts with any entity that uses equipment, systems, or
services in violation of section 889(a)(1)(B).
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 232 889 Name of Law: John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Michael Thompson 202 208-1568
michael.thompson@gsa.gov
No
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.