R -- A-76 Commercial Activities Study for Clerical Services for USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conducted an A-76 Cost Comparison study to evaluate the provision of clerical services in Ottawa, Kansas. After completing this review, which included a USDA Direct Conversion study, the decision was made to retain the performance of these clerical functions in-house rather than outsourcing them. This notice serves as a tentative decision based on the findings of that cost comparison. Interested parties who may be affected by this decision have the right to appeal, provided their appeals are submitted in writing within 20 calendar days of the notice’s publication date. Additionally, detailed cost comparison information is available upon request, with contact details provided through the designated contracting officer. This action reaffirms USDA-NRCS’s commitment to internal management of clerical services in this location following thorough evaluation.