B--B--Competitive Sourcing Study

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) plans to conduct an A-76 streamlined cost comparison study focusing on approximately 52 Office Automation Clerk positions across several offices within Regions 2, 4, and 6. Currently, these services are performed by government personnel. The study aims to evaluate potential efficiencies and cost savings by comparing government and private sector performance, with a target completion date of September 30, 2003. The Competitive Sourcing Official overseeing this effort is Lynn Scarlett, with Jack Kraus serving as the Agency Tender Official and Claudia Speakes-Harbour acting as the Contracting Officer. This effort is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals at this time; however, depending on the outcome of the cost comparison, a solicitation may be issued in the future. Inquiries related to the study must be submitted exclusively through email to the designated Contracting Officer, as phone inquiries are not accepted. The study is part of a broader initiative to assess and potentially restructure government functions to improve efficiency within the FWS offices. The contract information is publicly available online for reference, although specifics regarding locations and performance sites are held at the regional level.