PERFORMANCE DECISION OF A STREAMLINED CMOPETITION STUDY UNDER OMB CIRCULAR A-76, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

This contract pertains to a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76, focusing on public affairs program activities and operations within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The study, initiated with public notification on April 14, 2008, covered functions such as general public affairs, administrative tasks, and data collection and analysis across the ACF central office in Washington, DC, and regional offices in Kansas City, MO, and San Francisco, CA. Following ethical and procurement guidelines, the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative reviewed and certified the study’s completion on August 19, 2008. The contracting officer decided that these public affairs functions will continue to be performed by government personnel rather than outsourcing. The decision aligns with the streamlined procedures outlined in OMB Circular A-76, and the related documentation is available to the public upon request. The contract specifies that no challenges to the streamlined competition process are permitted. Key contacts for this contract include Shkeda Johnson, Management Analyst for ACF, and Anne F. Hunt, Contract Specialist, who are available to provide additional information. The contract is listed with solicitation number Reference-No-A76HHSACFStudyPAF and relates to NAICS code 519190.