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

The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, is conducting a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study in accordance with OMB Circular A-76. This study focuses on administrative and clerical support functions within the ACF office located in Region III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently, these services are performed by five federal employees. The purpose of this study is to evaluate cost efficiency between government and private service providers. Curtis Coy, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, serves as the Competitive Sourcing Official overseeing the process, while Michele Trotter acts as the Contracting Officer. The competition related to this cost comparison is scheduled to conclude by January 8, 2006. The contract is categorized under the NAICS code 561110, which pertains to office administrative services. This initiative aligns with government efforts to identify the most cost-effective means of delivering administrative support, potentially involving a comparison between federal workforce provision and outsourcing options. The solicitation was posted on October 11, 2005, and the study reflects a strategic move to assess operational efficiencies within the ACF office in the Philadelphia area.