R -- A 76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study HHS ACF Central Office

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, is conducting a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study pursuant to OMB Circular A-76. This study focuses on evaluating the cost efficiency of grants administrative, clerical, and technician support functions currently performed by two Federal positions within the ACF central office in Washington, D.C. The aim is to assess whether performing these commercial activities internally or contracting them out would be more cost-effective. Key officials involved in this process include Curtis Coy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, serving as the Competitive Sourcing Official, and Michele Trotter, the Contracting Officer. The competition related to this study is expected to conclude by January 8, 2006. The contract falls under the NAICS code 561110, which pertains to office administrative services, reflecting the nature of the administrative support functions under review.