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M -- Announcement of A-76 Express Study Review Decision

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A study was conducted to evaluate the maintenance activities for the US Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory building and grounds, involving the equivalent of 3.21 full-time employees. This review followed the US Department of Agriculture’s guidelines for express reviews of functions with ten or fewer positions to determine whether the work should remain in-house or be contracted out. After completing the study on September 25, 2003, the decision was made to retain the maintenance work within the existing organizational structure, continuing under the current performance arrangements. The contract, titled "M -- Announcement of A-76 Express Study Review Decision," was posted on September 29, 2003, by the Forest Products Laboratory, a part of the Department of Agriculture, located in Madison, Wisconsin. The study specifically addressed sustaining government performance for this maintenance function, reflecting a choice to leverage internal resources rather than outsourcing. No set-aside or specific NAICS codes were designated, and further contract performance details or changes were not indicated in this announcement.

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Study confirmed retaining US Forest Service maintenance in-house, avoiding outsourcing, following USDA guidelines.

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Department Of Agriculture → Forest Products Laboratory

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

WI

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PostedSep 29

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Forest Products Laboratory

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OfficeMADISON, WI, 53726, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Forest Products Laboratory

Office AddressMADISON, WI, 53726, USA

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An Express Study of the US Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory building and grounds maintenance activities, invovlving 3.21 full time equivalent employees, was conducted using the "US Department of Agriculture Guide for Conducting an Express Review Competitive Sourcing Study for Functions with 10 and Fewer Positions". On 09/25/2003, the decisions was made to retain performance in house, using the existing organization to continue to perform the work under current performance provisions.

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