D -- Applications and Systems Management

This contract notification announces the initiation of a streamlined competition for Applications and Systems Management functions supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Headquarters Office of Water in Washington, D.C. These services are currently provided by government personnel, totaling approximately 10.33 full-time equivalents, with additional support from grantees. The competition follows the revised OMB Circular A-76 guidelines, aiming to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of private sector performance through market research. No solicitation will be issued, and proposals will not be accepted, signaling that this process is an internal cost comparison rather than an open bid. Key officials managing this process include Luis Luna as the Competitive Sourcing Official and Jill E. Robbins as the Contracting Officer. The projected completion date for the competition is June 27, 2007. The contract falls under NAICS code 519190 and is administered by the Headquarters Acquisition Division of the Environmental Protection Agency. Inquiries regarding the competition are directed to the contracting officer via email, emphasizing a formal, structured approach to assessing potential outsourcing without immediate intent to award a contract to external vendors.