R -- Administrative Support Services

This contract notification announces the start of a Standard Competition for Administrative Support Services within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined by OMB Circular A-76. The services encompass various administrative tasks including the use of computer software (spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing), mail management, review of correspondence for policy and grammar compliance, calendar scheduling, visitor reception, travel arrangements and voucher preparation, time and attendance tracking, and follow-up to ensure deadlines are met. Currently, these services are performed by 45 full-time employees, with the competition expected to conclude by January 31, 2008. While a solicitation document is not yet available, the competition will be managed by Katherine Gugulis, with Anthony Kramer serving as the Agency Tender Official. Further procedural details will be provided in a separate attachment posted on the solicitation website. The contract is identified by solicitation number Reference-Number-NRCS-MSD-01, aligned with NAICS code 561110, which pertains to office administrative services. Points of contact for inquiries include Pat A. Sanders and Contracting Officer Pauline V. Tonsil. The primary focus of this competitive sourcing effort is to evaluate and potentially improve the delivery of essential administrative support functions for the NRCS.