R -- A-76 STUDY AOS/SOCIAL SERVICES LIBRARY

The contract involves a streamlined cost comparison study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the OMB Circular No. A-76 guidelines. This study specifically pertains to professional functions within the Administrative Operations Service (AOS) of the Social Services Library, a division under the HHS Program Support Center. The objective is to evaluate and compare costs associated with these administrative and social services operations to determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of service delivery. Issued in April 2003, the solicitation for this study is identified as "R -- A-76 STUDY AOS/SOCIAL SERVICES LIBRARY." It focuses on conducting the expedited analysis mandated by the circular, which typically involves assessing whether specific functions should be contracted out or remain in-house. Although details such as the type of set-aside, NAICS codes, agency specifics, and location of performance are not provided, the contract’s primary intent centers on optimizing administrative service delivery within this federal program area through a systematic cost comparison process.