R -- A-76 Standard Cost Comparison Study for Administrative Support Services SBA Various Regions

This contract initiates a standard competition under the revised OMB Circular A-76 procedures for administrative support services across 79 locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The services currently performed by 323 government personnel will be subject to a competitive sourcing study aimed at determining the most cost-effective means of service delivery. The contract includes one base year and four one-year option periods, with the solicitation publicly released in January 2007 and the competition projected to conclude by July 31, 2007. Key officials overseeing this process include Lewis Andrews as the Competitive Sourcing Official, Janet C. Strong as the Contracting Officer, and Michael Pappas as the Agency Tender Official. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is involved in this procurement to support its mission of aiding small businesses and families affected by national disasters. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 561110, covering administrative and support services. Interested parties can contact Janet F. Strong, Deputy Director of the Office of Procurement and Grants Management, for more information. The study aims to evaluate whether these administrative functions should continue to be performed by government employees or be outsourced commercially, reflecting the government's effort to improve efficiency and cost savings.