C -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES STUDY FOR SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN SERVICES IN MARYLAND

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland conducted an OMB Circular A-76 study to evaluate the potential for contracting out Soil Conservation Technician services. Despite initiating a solicitation process under the solicitation number NRCS-1-MD-05, no technically acceptable offers were received from external vendors. Consequently, the solicitation was cancelled, and the decision was made to retain these services within the agency, maintaining in-house performance of the relevant functions. The study aimed to assess commercial activities related to soil conservation technician work under the NAICS code 541330. Although the solicitation was officially posted on October 1, 2004, the lack of suitable proposals led to the termination of the outsourcing effort. The contract specialist overseeing this process was Deborah A. Hepburn, who could be contacted for further information. This outcome ensures that the NRCS will continue to manage these services internally, preserving existing operational structures.