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

On June 17, 2008, a public notification was issued to announce a streamlined competition study for a data analysis function within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) central office in Washington, DC, conducted pursuant to OMB Circular A-76. Following the completion of the study, certified by the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative on September 12, 2008, it was determined that these functions will continue to be performed by government personnel. The decision adheres to procurement integrity and ethics rules, including restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 208. As specified by OMB Circular A-76, the streamlined competition form is available upon public request, though no contest to any aspect of the competition is permitted. Key points of contact for this contract decision include Shkeda Johnson, Management Analyst for ACF, reachable via phone at 202-401-5239 or email at Shkeda.johnson@acf.hhs.gov, and Anne F. Hunt, Contract Specialist, contactable at 301-443-5148 or anne.hunt@psc.hhs.gov. This contract, identified by solicitation number A76-HHS-ACF-Study-DACO and classified under NAICS code 541990, pertains to the performance decision of the streamlined competition and maintains government responsibility for these operations.