22 -- D-OMB Circular A0-76: DoD Public-Private Competition of Railroad Transportation Services performed by the Department of the AF, Air Combat Command, 20th Fighter Wing located at Shaw AFB, SC

The contract pertains to a public-private competition initiated under the guidelines of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 (revised), aiming to evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Railroad Transportation Services at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The process began with a formal public announcement on December 1, 2006, followed by a streamlined competition on March 1, 2007. The outcome determined that agency performance was the preferred method for providing these services, resulting in the decision not to issue a solicitation for external bids. This effort was conducted by the Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Combat Command's 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB. The contract activity falls under NAICS code 482112, which covers railroad transportation services. The point of contact for this effort is Sonia R Taylor, Contract Specialist, reachable via phone or email at Shaw AFB. The contract represents the Department of Defense’s strategic approach to managing commercial activities through internal capability assessments, ensuring resources are used effectively while adhering to federal regulations.