D -- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

The National Institutes of Health has initiated a Streamlined Competition process in accordance with OMB Circular A-76 to evaluate and potentially outsource Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Administrative Support Services. This process is overseen by Mr. Joe Ellis, the Competitive Sourcing Official from the Department of Health and Human Services, with contract management handled by Mr. Larry Manning. The scope of the functions under review includes a range of support activities such as EEO reception, communication, records management, meeting logistics, travel coordination, training preparation, shipping and receiving, and general assistance to EEO leadership. These services are currently performed by 12 federal employees, and the intention is to conduct a cost comparison to determine the most efficient means of service delivery. The competition process began publicly with an announcement posted on September 28, 2006, and is expected to conclude by February 9, 2007. A subsequent decision regarding the cost comparison outcome is scheduled to be announced around February 14, 2007. At this stage, no solicitation has been released. Interested parties or stakeholders can direct inquiries to the Contract Specialist, Larry T. Manning, or Contracting Officer, Zetherine Gore, with contact information provided. The project falls under NAICS code 541519 and pertains to administrative support within the EEO office at NIH.