M -- M-A-76 Streamline Study - Information Security

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, conducted a streamlined competition for Information Security services, including policy oversight, development of security plans, and implementation of new technologies and procedures. This competition was carried out in compliance with OMB Circular A-76 guidelines, and the associated study was officially completed on June 24, 2005. Following the study, it was determined that these functions will continue to be performed in-house. Consequently, the Contracting Officer will formalize this outcome by issuing a Letter of Obligation with the senior manager responsible for these functions. This decision is final and binding, as revised OMB Circular A-76, effective from May 29, 2003, prohibits any contesting of the streamlined competition results. The contract relates to NAICS code 541513, which involves Computer Facilities Management Services, and was posted on July 7, 2005. The Contracting Officer overseeing this matter is Lisa Schneider, who can be contacted via email or phone for further information. The streamlined competition ensures that NIH continues to manage its information security needs internally rather than outsourcing these services.