Approval is granted for three years, with the understanding that earli review of this action may be required. A program reduction of 14,820,678 burden hours is included in this submission. It is our understanding that this reduction is based on acquisition streamlining and simplification efforts, such as reducing the number of specifications that have to be referred to in the solicitation process continued efforts to automate the small purchase process, and greater use of telephone quotations versus written submissions. We are encouraged to see DoD efforts toward streamlining its acquisition of goods and services and toward greater use of automation in its acquisition of goods and services, particularly in small purchase contracts. In order to monitor progress in implementing these importa initiatives, DoD should include a status report on them in any request for extension of this clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1989
07/31/1989
27,050,000
0
0
85,210,000
0
0
0
0
0
THIS REQUEST CONCERNS INFORMATION COLLECTION AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO SELL TO THE GOVERNMENT. (NOTE: IT DOES NO COVER MATTERS MANDATED BY THE FAR OR DOD FAR SUPPLEMENTS.)
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;
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