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

This contract notification announces the cancellation of the acquisition previously identified as SSN-NRCS-KS-03-6, originally released under Category R. The cancellation is due to a shift in procurement strategy, aligning with the updated procedures outlined in the Revised OMB Circular A-76 from May 29, 2003. The acquisition will be re-announced as a Streamlined Competition, with possible approved deviations to retain certain cost rules or procedures from the previous approach. Additionally, a determination has been made that the services in question fall under the Brooks Act, necessitating procurement under the Architect-Engineer Services category. As a result, the solicitation for the Soil Conservation Technician Services for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is being canceled and will be reissued under a new classification code specific to Architect and Engineering Services. The new solicitation will be identified as NRCS-20-KS-03, reflecting this procedural change. This transition ensures compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations while aiming to streamline the competition and procurement process for these services.