This information collection requirement pertains tovarious information in support of the DoD acquisition process: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Parts 208, Required Sources of Supplies and Services; 209, Contractor Qualifications; 22, Other Socioeconomic Programs; and 235, Research and Development Contracting; and associated provisions and clauses in DFARS Part 252. This information collection implements 10 USC 2323; 10 USC 2327, 10 USC 2354.
The estimated decrease of 329,064 burden hours consists of transfer of 1,124 associated with DFARS 252.211-7004 and 327,940 hours related to DFARS Part 217, partially offset by an estimated increase of 196 hours for the information collection requirement related to clause 252.235-7003, caused by an increase in DoD R&D contracts.
$46,169
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
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.