[Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)]
[Notices]
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the
U.S. Agency for International Development: Comments Requested
Summary: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is
making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information
collections as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995.
Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or
continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Dates: Submit comments on or before March 20, 2006.
For Further Information Contact: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for
Management, Office of Administrative Services. Information and Records
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07-106,
RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail
bjohnson@usaid.gov.
Supplementary Information:
OMB No.: OMB 412-NEW.
Form No.: N/A.
Title: Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Application.
Type of Review: New Information Collection.
Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
requests comment on its Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program
Application. The form will be used to apply for participation in the
USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Firms interested in
becoming a mentor firm must apply in writing to the USAID/OSDBU. The
application shall be evaluated by the nature and extent of technical
and managerial support proposed as well as the extent of financial
assistance in the form of equity investment, loans, joint-venture
support, and traditional subcontracting support proposed.
The Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement contains:
(1) Name, address, phone, and E-mail of mentor and
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm(s) and a point of contact within both firms
who will oversee the agreement;
(2) Procedures for the mentor's voluntary withdrawal from the
program including notification of the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm and
the USAID OSDBU. Withdrawal notification must be in writing, at least
30 days in advance of the mentor's intent to withdraw.
(3) Procedures for a prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s voluntary withdrawal
from the program. The prot[eacute]g[eacute] shall notify the mentor
firm in writing at least 30 days in advance of the
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's intent to voluntarily terminate the
Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement. The mentor shall notify
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OSDBU and the contracting officer immediately upon receipt of notice
from the prot[eacute]g[eacute];
(4) A description of the type of developmental program that will be
provided by the mentor firm to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm, to
include a description of the subcontract work, a schedule for providing
assistance, and criteria for evaluation of the prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s
developmental success;
(5) A listing of the number and types of subcontracts to be awarded
to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm;
(6) Program participation term;
(7) Termination procedures;
(8) Plan for accomplishing work should the agreement be terminated;
and
(9) Other terms and conditions, as appropriate.
Review of Agreement
(1) OSDBU will review the information to ensure the mentor and
prot[eacute]g[eacute] are both eligible and the information that is
required in this Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Guide is
included. OSDBU may consult with the Contracting Officer on the
adequacy of the proposed mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] arrangement, and
its review will be completed no later than 30 calendar days after
receipt by OSDBU.
(2) Upon completion of the review, the mentor may implement the
developmental assistance program.
(3) The agreement defines the relationship between the mentor and
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms only. The agreement itself does not create
any privity of contract between the mentor or prot[eacute]g[eacute] and
the USAID.
(a) An approved agreement will be incorporated into the mentor or
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's contract with the USAID. It should be
added to the subcontracting plan of the contract.
(b) If the application is disapproved, the mentor may provide
additional information for reconsideration. OSDBU will complete review
of any supplemental material no later than 30 days after receipt. Upon
finding deficiencies the USAID considers correctable, OSDBU will notify
the mentor and request information regarding correction of deficiencies
to be provided within 30 days.
Annual Reporting Burden:
Total annual responses: 20.
Total annual hours requested: 5.
Dated: January 10, 2006.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 06-448 Filed 1-17-06; 8:45 am]
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