VAAR 819.70 - VETERAN-OWNED AND OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (EXCEPTIONS TO SF 18 AND SF 129)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
148225	VAAR 819.70 - VETERAN-OWNED AND OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (EXCEPTIONS TO SF 18 AND SF 129) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0445	ICR Reference No: 199107-2900-016
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198710-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: VAAR 819.70 - VETERAN-OWNED AND OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (EXCEPTIONS TO SF 18 AND SF 129)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 09/27/1991
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/01/1991
Terms of Clearance: OMB disapproves this request for approval to allow VA to modify the information collected on the Standard Forms 18 and 129. This request fails to meet the requirements specified at 5 CFR 1320.4(b)(1) and (3) that information collections be the least burdensome necessary for proper performance of agency functions and that collections of information have practical utility. VA's request to collect information on the veteran-owned status or Native American-owned status of businesses wishing to receive information on VA procurement activities or businesses being asked to provide quotations on VA procurement items is unwarranted given the statutorily required process reflected by the Standard Forms 18 and 129 that are approved for government wide use. Futher, VA would, in collecting this information, give the appearance of creating a preferential class of businesses in the procurement process where the law is specific as to the groups entitled to such preferences. Finally, VA in creating forms differing from those in government wide use for this purpose, is unnecessarily burdening small businesses participating in the government procurement process.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		11/30/1990
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: VA HAS EXPANDED THE EXISTING VIETNAM ERA AND DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ALL VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSE TO ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM AND ACCUMULATE DATA, VA REQUIRES SIGNED SELF-CERTIFICATATION BY SUCH VETERAN-OWNED FIRMS AS PART OF THEIR BID PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO VA SOLICITATIONS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
VAAR 819.70 - VETERAN-OWNED AND OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (EXCEPTIONS TO SF 18 AND SF 129)	SF 18, SF 129

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 07/01/1991

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