J -- A76 Streamlined cost comparison study for Mechanical Maintenance, GSA, PBS, Great Lakes Region (Michigan)

The contract involves a streamlined study conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A76 to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of mechanical maintenance services across multiple locations in Michigan, specifically Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Flint. The study assessed the work of a total of nineteen full-time equivalents (FTEs) distributed among these sites and resulted in the decision to retain the mechanical maintenance services as in-house operations rather than outsourcing them. The service areas fall under NAICS code 561790, which pertains to maintenance and repair services. The contracting agency is the General Services Administration, specifically the PBS R5 Acquisition Management Division located in Chicago, Illinois. The solicitation referenced is titled "J -- A76 Streamlined cost comparison study for Mechanical Maintenance, GSA, PBS, Great Lakes Region (Michigan)" and was posted in September 2004. Evelyn A. Smith is the contracting officer responsible for this engagement. The study was designed to ensure cost efficiency and government performance quality by carefully comparing in-house capabilities against potential contract services, ultimately supporting the decision to maintain internal staffing for these mechanical maintenance functions.