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

The contract pertains to a performance decision following a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The study, publicly announced on March 10, 2008, evaluated the customer service and data analysis functions located at the ACF central office in Washington, DC, and its regional office in Dallas, TX. After a thorough review and certification by the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative on July 22, 2008, confirming adherence to procurement integrity and ethics regulations, the decision was made to continue performing these functions in-house by government personnel. In accordance with the streamlined procedures set forth by OMB Circular A-76, dated May 23, 2003, the streamlined competition form certifying the study’s completion is available upon request, while no appeals or contests regarding any aspect of the competition are permitted. Key points of contact include Shkeda Johnson, Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email, and Anne F. Hunt, Contract Specialist, who also serves as a liaison for any contractual matters. The contract references solicitation number Ref-No-A76HHSACFStudy--D501CO and is classified under NAICS code 561990, covering services related to customer service and data analysis support.