R -- A 76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study HHS ACF REGION I

The contract involves a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families, focused on administrative and clerical support functions within the ACF office in Region I, located in Boston, Massachusetts. This study falls under OMB Circular A-76, which mandates cost comparisons for commercial activities performed by federal employees or contractors. The incumbent service providers for these functions are seven Federal employees currently holding these positions. The competition for this study is overseen by Curtis Coy, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration serving as the Competitive Sourcing Official, and Michele Trotter is the designated Contracting Officer. The study aims to evaluate and compare the costs associated with performing these support services, with the goal of increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The projected completion date for this competitive sourcing effort is January 8, 2006. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 561110, which pertains to office administrative services.