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

The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, is conducting a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study under OMB Circular A-76 focused on administrative and grants-related support functions within the ACF office located in Region X, specifically Seattle, Washington. This study evaluates the cost efficiency of these commercial activities, which are presently performed by two incumbent Federal employees. Curtis Coy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, serves as the Competitive Sourcing Official overseeing the process, while Michele Trotter is the designated Contracting Officer managing contract-related matters. The contract, identified by a solicitation number associated with the A-76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study for HHS ACF Region X, pertains to services classified under NAICS code 561110, which corresponds to office administrative services. The competitive sourcing effort aims to determine the most cost-effective means of providing these functions, with a projected conclusion date set for January 9, 2006. The study’s location, scope, and administrative leadership underscore the agency’s commitment to optimizing operational efficiency within the regional office.