D -- Information Technology Support

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a series of streamlined competitions under OMB Circular A-76 for information technology support services across multiple regions, including REG9, REG3, REG8, REG10, REG4, and REG7. These competitions, identified by reference numbers REG9-IT-200508 through REG4-IT-200514 and completed by early 2006, resulted in the decision to retain these IT support functions within the agency rather than outsourcing them. The process adhered to the revised OMB Circular A-76 guidelines effective from May 29, 2003, which preclude any challenges to the competition outcomes. This contract opportunity, posted by the EPA’s Headquarters Acquisition Division in Washington, DC, is categorized under NAICS code 519190, related to information technology support services. The competitions were aimed at determining the best approach for providing IT support while optimizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The decision to keep the functions in-house reflects a strategic choice to maintain internal control over these critical IT operations and aligns with federal acquisition regulations designed to ensure fair and transparent evaluation processes.