RD Instruction 2006-EE

PART 2006 - MANAGEMENT

Subpart EE - Information Resources Management (IRM):

Technical Approval Process

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[Sec]{.underline}. [Page]{.underline}

2006.1501 Purpose. 1

2006.1502 Authority. 1

2006.1503 Scope and applicability. 1

2006.1504 Definitions. 1

2006.1505 Types of IRM projects or acquisitions. 2

\(a\) New Application Information System (AIS)

development projects. 2

\(b\) Information technology acquisitions. 2

\(c\) AIS modification projects. 3

\(d\) Studies and analyses projects. 3

2006.1506 Policy. 3

2006.1507 Objectives. 3

2006.1508 Responsibilities. 4

\(a\) Deputy Administrator for

Management (DAM). 4

\(b\) Assistant Administrator for Information

Systems Management (AAISM). 4

\(c\) Information Systems Security Officer. 5

\(d\) Information Resource Manager, RDA. 5

\(e\) Project Manager. 5

\(f\) Rural Development Employees. 5

2006.1509 Technical Approval (TA). 5

\(a\) General. 5

\(b\) TA authority. 6

\(c\) Acquisitions requiring TA. 7

2006.1510 Procedures for initiating or amending

an Rural Development TA. 7

2006.1511 Requests for new or amended USDA/OIRM TA. 10

2006.1512 Initiating a request for USDA/OIRM TA. 11

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2006.1513 Initiating a request for amended USDA/OIRM TA. 13

\(a\) Cover Memorandum. 13

\(b\) Description of reasons. 13

\(c\) Form AD-834. 13

\(d\) Requirements analysis, analysis of

alternatives (if necessary), and

benefit/cost analysis. 13

2006.1514 Processing procedures for USDA/OIRM TA\'s. 13

2006.1515 Parallel Review. 14

2006.1516 Documentation. 14

2006.1517 Annual reporting requirements. 14

2006.1518 References. 15

2006.1519 - 2006.1550 \[Reserved\] 15

Exhibit A - Requirements Analysis/Analysis of Alternatives/

Benefit/Cost Analysis

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RD Instruction 2006-EE

PART 2006 - MANAGEMENT

Subpart EE - Information Resource Management (IRM):

Technical Approval Process

§2006.1501 [Purpose]{.underline}.

This Instruction establishes policies and procedures and assigns
responsibilities for obtaining Technical Approval (TA) to initiate
Information Resources Management (IRM) projects.

§2006.1502 [Authority]{.underline}.

This Instruction implements United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Departmental Regulation (DR) 3130-1, Acquisition of IRM
Resources, dated April 2, 1991.

§2006.1503 [Scope and applicability]{.underline}.

This Instruction applies to the initiation of IRM projects and
acquisitions within Rural Development and includes any purchase, lease,
inter- or intra-Agency transfer, or cooperative agreement.

§2006.1504 [Definitions]{.underline}.

[Federal Information Processing (FIP) Resources]{.underline}. Federal
Resources devoted or related to IRM, such as computer hardware or
software development, purchase, or maintenance. General Services
Administration (GSA) defines \"FIP resources\" in Federal Information
Resource Management Regulation (FIRMR) Subpart 201-4.001 and provides
examples and exceptions in FIRMR Bulletin A-1. FIP resources are not
limited to products that have as their primary purpose information
processing. FIP resources which are embedded in another product are
within the scope of the FIRMR. For example, a computer controlled
elevator may be a FIP resource. (See DR 3130-1 for a description of each
FIP resource category.)

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[Project Manager]{.underline}. Employee in the requesting office who is
responsible for the acquisition or project under which the goods or
services are required. This person should have the experience and
expertise to administer the project through the approval process and
would usually be a GM-14 Branch Chief or equivalent.

[Technical Approval (TA)]{.underline}. The acceptance by the Office of
Information Resources Management (OIRM) or Rural Development of all
technical and managerial aspects of a proposed project or acquisition,
its implementation, and its operation within or for USDA. The dollar
threshold of the acquisition in each Federal Information Processing
(FIP) category determines which organization issues the TA.

Note: Refer to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Departmental Regulation (DR) 3130-1 for additional definitions.

§2006.1505 [Types of IRM projects or acquisitions]{.underline}.

IRM projects and acquisitions vary in scope and diversity from simple to
complex. Some projects require the acquisition of FIP resources, others
require the use of existing contracts to fulfill project requirements,
and all require the use of in-house resources to some degree. In-house
resources will be included in the total IRM project costs, but will not
be included in the determination of thresholds. The following are
examples of IRM projects or acquisitions that require TA.

\(a\) [New Application Information System (AIS) development
projects]{.underline}. These projects involve the development and
implementation of an AIS to support a new organization or a new or
changed mission, replace an existing AIS which is no longer supportable
or responsive to fulfilling mission needs, or automate functions being
done manually.

\(b\) [Information technology acquisitions]{.underline}. Information
Technology Acquisitions include off-the-shelf application software,
system software, computer equipment (e.g., microcomputers, laptop
computers, and laser printers), and support services (e.g., software
development and maintenance, and studies and analyses).

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\(c\) [AIS modification projects]{.underline}. AIS modification projects
involve changes to the design specifications of an AIS to ensure that
changing functional requirements are being met, to correct errors, or to
improve technical performance of the AIS without change to the
functional specifications.

\(d\) [Studies and analyses projects]{.underline}. Studies and analyses
are conducted to identify opportunities for improvement, to reduce cost
and to increase the usefulness of information in support of Rural
Development mission goals and objectives.

§2006.1506 [Policy]{.underline}.

It is the policy of Rural Development to:

\(a\) Require Agency TA before initiating an IRM project or acquisition;

\(b\) Obtain USDA/OIRM TA for IRM projects and acquisitions that exceed
thresholds prescribed by the Department; and

\(c\) Review IRM projects and acquisitions to ensure that they support
strategic business goals, objectives, and priorities, are consistent
with IRM plans, standards, and guidelines, consider feasible
alternatives, and follow sound life cycle management practices.

§2006.1507 [Objectives]{.underline}.

The objectives of the TA process are to ensure that:

\(a\) The requirements for the IRM project or acquisition are adequately
defined and justified and that the proposed approach satisfies the
identified requirements;

\(b\) Responsibilities of functional and technical managers are
identified throughout the life cycle of an IRM project;

\(c\) An appropriate project management structure is established that
helps assure project success;

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\(d\) There is IRM project management accountability;

\(e\) All resources (e.g., people and/or dollars) are appropriately
identified;

\(f\) Appropriate levels of management oversight have been established
to provide timely direction, coordination, control, and approval of the
IRM project;

\(g\) IRM objectives of USDA are supported;

\(h\) Business objectives of USDA are supported;

\(i\) Funds provided us by the taxpayer are spent wisely and in
accordance with all Federal regulations;

\(j\) The maximum effectiveness of IRM efforts as measured by improved
services to Rural Development\'s customers.

§2006.1508 [Responsibilities]{.underline}.

\(a\) [Deputy Administrator for Management (DAM)]{.underline}. The DAM
submits Agency requests for USDA/OIRM TA, based on recommendations of
the Assistant Administrator for Information Systems Management (AAISM).

\(b\) [Assistant Administrator for Information Systems Management
(AAISM)]{.underline}. As the Senior IRM Official for Rural Development,
the responsibilities for the AAISM include:

\(1\) Ensuring that all IRM projects and acquisitions are properly
documented. This includes ensuring that all Agency, Departmental, and
Federal regulations are strictly adhered to and followed.

\(2\) Approving Agency TAs.

\(3\) Reviewing start and stop dates for an IRM project\'s life and
ensures that all analyses (e.g., requirements analysis, analysis of
alternatives, and benefit/cost analysis) are adequate.

\(4\) Acting as a liaison between OIRM and Project Managers on USDA/OIRM
TAs.

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\(c\) [Information Systems Security Officer]{.underline}. The security
officer is responsible for:

\(1\) Monitoring Rural Development compliance with Federal, National,
and Departmental information systems security policies and standards.

\(2\) Serving as the principal information systems security consultant
to Rural Development components that use, develop, or operate automated
information systems.

\(d\) [Information Resource Manager, RDA]{.underline}. All IRM projects
for RDA, regardless of cost, must be approved by the Information
Resource Manager prior to being sent to AAISM. The RDA Information
Resource Manager will coordinate programmatic, technical, and
contracting functions ensuring compliance with all applicable Agency,
Departmental, and Federal regulations, processes, and TA conditions.

\(e\) [Project Manager]{.underline}. The Project Manager, with the
assistance of Management Support Staff (MSS), will coordinate
programmatic, technical, and contracting functions ensuring compliance
with all applicable laws, regulations, processes, and TA conditions.

\(f\) [Rural Development employees]{.underline}. All officials involved
in IRM projects that require acquisitions must safeguard procurement
information from unauthorized disclosure. This information is considered
\"PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE.\" The information includes all acquisition and
life cycle costs, information regarding the requirements or the
alternatives being considered, information provided for or designated
for the Acquisition Review Team (ART), and Information discussed in
Parallel Review meetings. All officials involved in acquisitions must
sign an Optional Form 333 \"Procurement Integrity Certification for
Procurement Officials\", prescribed by GSA.

§2006.1509 [Technical Approval (TA)]{.underline}.

\(a\) [General]{.underline}. TA\'s are required for all IRM projects and
acquisitions. They are required to ensure that adequate time and thought
have been given to each project and to ensure that the project is truly
necessary and cost beneficial. The dollar threshold of the IRM project
in each FIP category will determine which

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organization (USDA/OIRM or Rural Development) issues the TA. The TA is
the acceptance by USDA/OIRM or Rural Development of all technical and
managerial aspects of the proposed project or acquisition, its
implementation, and its compliance with applicable rules and
regulations. The Agency and the Department have granted an unlimited TA
for purchases of FIP supplies and no additional TA is required. All
other acquisitions of FIP resources must be issued under a separate
Agency TA, which may be obtained by submitting a Form AD-700,
\"Procurement Request\", and supporting documentation. Agency TA shall
be considered granted upon signature of the AD-700 by the appropriate
Agency official as described in paragraph (b) of this section. The
Department delegates TA authority to agencies for amounts below certain
established dollar thresholds. USDA/OIRM TA must be obtained for the
acquisition of FIP resources which exceed the Agency\'s Departmentally
delegated dollar threshold in any FIP category. Procedures regarding
USDA/OIRM TA are described under §2006.1511 of this Instruction. A TA
shall cover costs for an entire IRM project or acquisition including
equipment, software, supplies, contracted and in-house resources,
service upgrades, and additions over the entire system life.

\(b\) [TA authority]{.underline}. The TA authority is established by
OIRM and determined by the total IRM project cost per FIP category over
the project\'s life cycle. TA authority is delegated as follows:

## **ALL FIP ACQUISITIONS**

[Approving Official or Organization]{.underline} [TA
Threshold]{.underline}

Rural Development, AAISM to Agency

delegated TA

threshold.

USDA/OIRM above Agency

Delegated TA

Threshold.

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\(c\) [Acquisitions Requiring TA]{.underline}. IRM projects cannot
commence until TA is received. The following are considered FIP
resources and require TA:

\(1\) Purchase or rental of any Automated Data Processing (ADP)
equipment whether purchased from existing contracts or acquired on the
open market.

\(2\) Purchase or lease of any software.

\(3\) Purchase or lease of any devices which utilize optical technology
to include scanning devices and optical character readers.

\(4\) The lease of any external computing devices (such as mainframe or
supercomputer support) other than those provided by USDA.

\(5\) Purchase or lease of radio or telephone communication requirements
that exceed the current threshold.

\(6\) Purchase or lease of facsimile machines or cellular telephones.

\(7\) In-house or contracted support services.

§2006.1510 [Procedures for initiating or amending Rural Development
TA]{.underline}.

\(a\) For IRM projects under \$2,500, the documentation may be limited
to a justification which states how the desired product will be used,
and how it benefits the office for which it is being acquired. The
justification shall include a brief statement of the impact of not
receiving the product. The justification need not be more than a
paragraph or two. It must be signed by a Branch Chief or higher official
and attached to Form AD-700. All RDA IRM projects must be reviewed and
approved by the RDA Information Resource Manager prior to being sent to
the AAISM. Guidance in the preparation of this justification can be
obtained from the AAISM.

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\(b\) For IRM projects between \$2,500 and \$50,000 the following
documentation is required:

\(1\) [Completed Form AD-700 with requesting office approval and
required signatures]{.underline}.

\(2\) [Management summary]{.underline}. A brief description of the FIP
resources to be acquired and how they will be used.

\(3\) [Requirements analysis]{.underline}. A brief description of the
FIP resource desired, the reason for the requirement, how the resource
supports the Agency mission, the intended life cycle of the resource
and, if applicable, what existing program the resource will support.

\(4\) [Analysis of alternatives]{.underline}. A brief description of all
the alternatives considered in making the decision to acquire FIP
resources. The Project Manager shall document at least three
alternatives considered, one of which is not acquiring the resource.
These alternatives shall include technical as well as acquisition
alternatives.

\(5\) [Benefit/Cost analysis]{.underline}. A brief description of the
benefits and costs associated with each feasible alternative identified
in the analysis of alternatives.

\(c\) Exhibit A of this Instruction provides a guideline for the
analyses listed in paragraph (b) of this section and may be completed in
order to fulfill the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section. A
Branch Chief or higher official must approve the analyses. All RDA IRM
projects must be reviewed and approved by the RDA Information Resource
Manager prior to being sent to the AAISM. The completed package shall be
attached to Form AD-700 and forwarded to the Director, Management
Support Staff (MSS), for action.

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\(d\) When the estimated cost of an IRM project exceeds \$50,000, but
does not exceed the Agency\'s delegated TA threshold in any FIP
category, the following information must be provided:

\(1\) Completed Form AD-700 with requesting office approval and required
signatures.

\(2\) Management summary which must include a brief description of the
FIP resources to be acquired and how they will be used.

\(3\) Requirements analysis which must contain the following
information:

\(i\) System life analysis which includes:

\(A\) Description of the IRM project;

\(B\) Life cycle of the IRM project; and

\(C\) Life cycle of the FIP resource to

be acquired as applicable.

\(ii\) Description of how the IRM project supports the Agency\'s
programs and mission.

\(iii\) Description of the Strategic IRM Plan objective (number and
title) that this requirement supports.

\(iv\) See Exhibit A of this Instruction for additional information.

\(4\) Analysis of alternatives which must describe the technical and
acquisition alternatives considered and the impact upon the Agency for
each alternative. A minimum of three alternatives must be analyzed and
documented, one of which will be the option of not acquiring the
resource.

(See Exhibit A of this Instruction).

\(5\) Benefit/Cost analysis which must describe the benefits and costs
of each feasible alternative described in the analysis of alternatives.
This analysis must include all life cycle costs. (See Exhibit A of this
Instruction).

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\(e\) The analyses (listed in paragraph (d) of this section) should be
commensurate with the size and scope of the proposed IRM project. A
\$60,000 project, for example, could be supported by just a few pages of
well-written documentation, whereas a \$450,000 project would need to be
supported by more substantial analysis and documentation. The
documentation must be approved by a Branch Chief or higher official.

All RDA IRM projects must be reviewed and approved by the RDA
Information Resource Manager prior to being sent to the AAISM. Upon
completion of the required documentation, the package shall be forwarded
to the Director, MSS for action.

§2006.1511 [Requests for new or amended USDA/OIRM TA]{.underline}.

\(a\) USDA/OIRM TA must be obtained for the acquisition of FIP resources
which exceed the Agency\'s delegated TA threshold in any FIP category.
USDA/OIRM TA or amendment to USDA/OIRM TA\'s must also be obtained in
the circumstances reflected below:

\(1\) When the material changes include changes in such items as system
life; acquisition method, type, or timing; and technical requirements of
large or important parts of the system, including primary information
needs and sensitivity, and new use of the FIP resource by large groups
of people such as USDA employees or the public.

\(2\) When the initial estimated acquisition costs did not exceed the
Agency delegated TA in any FIP category (and, consequently, no USDA/OIRM
TA was requested), but later increases by more than \$25,000 and the
aggregate amount exceeds the Agency delegated TA authority in one or
more FIP categories.

\(3\) When the costs of a Departmentally approved TA are expected to be
exceeded by more than 10 percent.

\(4\) When the cost of an IRM project is likely to exceed the
Departmentally approved TA amount within 120 days, but in no case less
than 30 days.

\(5\) When the IRM project completion date is expected to be more than 4
months longer than the latest OIRM approved target completion date.

\(6\) When specified in the initial TA.

\(7\) When the benefit/cost ratio falls below 1.0.

\(8\) When the payback period rises to 80 percent of the IRM project\'s
life.

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\(b\) Requests for an amended TA should be submitted at least 120 days,
but in no case less than 30 days in advance of the required commencement
date.

§2006.1512 [Initiating a request for USDA/OIRM TA]{.underline}.

\(a\) The Project Manager is responsible for preparing a USDA/OIRM TA
request as described below. The Project Manager shall coordinate with
MSS in preparing a USDA/OIRM TA request. All RDA IRM projects must be
reviewed and approved by the RDA Information Resource Manager prior to
being sent to MSS. Coordinating with MSS will ensure that the necessary
documentation and analyses are completed and are commensurate with the
cost, potential risk, and complexity of the TA request.

\(b\) A USDA/OIRM TA request must include:

\(1\) [A cover memorandum]{.underline} addressed to the Director, OIRM,
prepared for signature by the DAM, describing the IRM project for which
the TA is being requested, the project life cycle cost, the benefits,
the \"business purpose,\" and the impact on Agency operations if the TA
is not granted.

\(2\) [Form AD-834,]{.underline} \"IRM Technical Approval Request
Certification\", showing previously approved requests, current requests,
and the cumulative costs of the IRM project. This form is the primary
vehicle for exhibiting project life cycle costs and other
acquisition-related information.

(See DR 3130-1).

\(3\) [Form AD-835,]{.underline} \"IRM System and Service Security
Certification\". (See DR 3130-1).

\(4\) [Requirements analysis]{.underline} which is an analysis that
describes functional requirements and the scope and magnitude of an
existing problem or opportunity. It must also identify the IRM Strategic
Plan Objective (number and title) that this requirement supports. The
requirements analysis also serves as written justification of the need
to acquire FIP resources.

(See Exhibit A of this Instruction).

\(5\) [Analysis of alternatives]{.underline} which is an analysis that
compares and evaluates reasonable technical and acquisition alternatives
for meeting the need described in the requirements analysis and to
determine which alternatives are feasible. (See Exhibit A of this
Instruction). A minimum of three alternatives must be analyzed and
documented, one of which will be the option of not acquiring the
resource.

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\(6\) [Benefit/Cost analysis]{.underline} which is an analytical process
of determining the cost to implement a proposal and the estimated
benefits over a stated IRM project life. The analysis provides managers,
users, designers, and evaluators with adequate benefit and cost
information to analyze and evaluate alternative approaches. The document
should provide the information necessary for management to make
decisions on whether to initiate or continue the IRM project. A
benefit/cost analysis should be sufficient to demonstrate that the
proposed IRM project is economically feasible. A well written
qualitative analysis may be more convincing than an incomplete
quantitative analysis. A benefit/cost analysis must cover benefits,
costs, and if applicable, a comparative benefit-to-cost summary on all
feasible alternatives. Benefit/cost analyses for submission to the
Department must be prepared using the appropriate Department
spreadsheet. Information necessary for the benefit/cost analyses must be
submitted by the Project Manager to the Information Resources Management
Division (IRMD), which will prepare the benefit/cost analyses.

\(c\) Depending on the type and magnitude of the acquisition project,
the following may also be required:

\(1\) Telecommunications analysis.

\(2\) Departmental computer center impact statement.

\(3\) Parallel Review. A Parallel Review may be required at the
discretion of OIRM, but normally occurs when the estimated acquisition
cost of an IRM project exceeds \$500,000. Under a Parallel Review, the
requirements analysis, analysis of alternatives and benefit/cost
analysis may be completed in conjunction with the Parallel Review
process and are subject to review and modification by the ART.

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§2006.1513 [Initiating a request for amended USDA/OIRM TA]{.underline}.

When an amendment to an existing TA is required, the following items
must be submitted by the Project Manager to the AAISM.

\(a\) [Cover memorandum]{.underline}. A memorandum addressed to the
Director of the Office of Information Resources Management prepared for
signature by the Deputy Administrator for Management. It must describe
the IRM project or acquisition for which the amended TA is being
requested, the project\'s life cycle cost, the benefits, the \"business
purpose,\" and the impact on Agency operations if the TA is not granted.
All amended TA requests must also include the USDA/OIRM TA number
(issued by OIRM).

\(b\) [Description of reasons]{.underline}. A detailed description of
all changes requiring the amended TA.

\(c\) [Form AD-834]{.underline}. Follow the instructions contained in
USDA

DR 3130-1 to complete or revise a Form AD-834.

\(d\) [Requirements Analysis and Analysis of]{.underline} [Alternatives
(if necessary) and Benefit/Cost Analysis]{.underline}. These analyses
must be revised to include all material changes. The benefit/cost
analysis must reflect the latest estimated costs to complete the
project. Benefit/cost analysis modifications will be completed by the
Information Resources Management Division in the USDA Benefit/Cost
Analysis (BCA) Template, using information supplied by the Project
Manager. (See Exhibit A of this Instruction).

§2006.1514 [Processing procedures for USDA/OIRM TA\'s]{.underline}.

\(a\) Upon receipt, MSS will log and assign a log number to all requests
for USDA/OIRM TA.

\(b\) MSS will conduct a preliminary review to ensure that the proper
documentation accompanies the TA request. The review process is based
upon a number of conditions, including the dollar amount, the type of
request, disciplines impacted, and complexity of the TA request. MSS
will notify the Project Manager of any additional requirements based
upon the aforementioned review.

\(c\) A properly documented and supported TA is submitted to OIRM by the
DAM.

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\(d\) OIRM will review each TA and advise MSS of any additional
requirements and the approximate date when the TA will be approved.

\(e\) The OIRM decision on a TA request will be transmitted to the DAM
by memorandum from the approving OIRM official.

§2006.1515 [Parallel Review]{.underline}.

A Parallel Review may be required at the discretion of OIRM, but
normally occurs when the estimated acquisition cost of an IRM project
exceeds \$500,000. OIRM will notify MSS if the IRM project is subject to
Parallel Review.

§2006.1516 [Documentation]{.underline}.

MSS will maintain all documentation as required in DR 3130-1 supporting
the TA. This includes, but is not limited to:

\(a\) IRM project\'s life cycle costs.

\(b\) Requirements analysis.

\(c\) Analysis of alternatives

\(d\) Benefit/Cost analysis.

\(e\) Contractual documentation.

§2006.1517 [Annual reporting requirements]{.underline}.

\(a\) By December 1 of each calendar year, an annual report will be
submitted to OIRM that describes the status of each IRM project where
the Department has granted TA. This report will contain a brief summary
of the major events, such as a description of implementation,
milestones, accomplishments, an effectiveness evaluation, and any major
modifications to the project or obstacles encountered. The report must
also contain revised cost information with accrued actual costs in lieu
of estimated costs and describe how the projected benefits are being
achieved.

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\(b\) Each Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining
information required and submitting it to MSS no later than October 15
of each calendar year. The MSS will then consolidate the required
information and submit to OIRM in a comprehensive annual report. The
individual projects will be identified by TA number, and the report will
comply with the requirements reflected above as well as any additional
reporting conditions placed upon specific TA\'s.

§2006.1518 [References]{.underline}.

GSA Federal Procurement Data System

GSA Federal Acquisition Regulations

GSA Federal Information Resources

Management Regulation

OMB Circular A-130 Management of Federal Information

Resources

USDA DR 3111-1 Long-Range IRM Planning

USDA DR 3130-1 Acquisition of IRM Resources

USDA DR 3130-4 Parallel Review Process and Trail

Boss Program

USDA DR 3140-1 ADP Security Policy

USDA DM 3140-1 ADP Security Manual

USDA OIRM Memoranda dated November 27, 1991,

and February 28, 1992

§§2006.1519 - 2006.1550 \[Reserved\]

Attachment: Exhibit A

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