R -- A76StreamlinedCostComparisonStudyHHSACFREGION IX

The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, initiated a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study under OMB Circular A-76 focusing on administrative and clerical support functions within the ACF office located in Region IX, San Francisco, California. This study assesses the costs and efficiencies related to performing these functions either through federal government employees or commercially sourced services. Currently, seven federal positions provide these services, and the study aims to determine the best approach for managing these activities. Curtis Coy serves as the Competitive Sourcing Official overseeing the process, while Michele Trotter is the Contracting Officer responsible for the contract administration. The contract pertains to NAICS code 561110, which relates to office administrative services, and corresponds to a solicitation referenced as A76STUDYACFHHSREGIONIX. The competition associated with this cost comparison study was projected to conclude by August 9, 2004. The Streamlined Cost Comparison Study investigates options for the continued provision of clerical and administrative support functions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with federal guidelines outlined in Circular A-76. The services are located within the San Francisco area, although specific address details are not provided in the available data.