This information is used by DoD to control unclassified contract data that is sensitive and inappropriate for release to the public; and to facilitate data exchange among automated systems for contract award, cntract administration, and contract payment by assigning a unique code to each DoD contractor.
The decrease in the estimated public burden and the increase in the Governments burden is due to a decrease in the number of contracts awarded over $25,000 and an increase in the number of respnses to DFARS Clause 252.204-7001, respectively, and does not reflect any program changes.
$247,934
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Patricia Toppings 703 696-5284 PLToppings@whs.mil
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.