R -- A 76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study HHS ACF Region II

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families, is conducting a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study as part of the OMB Circular A-76 initiative. This study focuses on the administrative and clerical support functions within the ACF office located in Region II, New York City. Currently, these services are provided by four federal employees. The goal is to evaluate the cost efficiency of continuing federal performance versus potential outsourcing options. Curtis Coy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, serves as the Competitive Sourcing Official overseeing this effort, with Michele Trotter acting as the Contracting Officer responsible for managing the process. The competition related to this study is set to conclude by January 8, 2006. The relevant NAICS code for the services involved is 561110, which relates to office administrative services. This initiative is part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs by comparing the performance and expenses of federal employees against those of commercial providers. The contract solicitation was posted on October 11, 2005, and further details are accessible on the federal contracting portal.