R -- CLERICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE IN VERMONT

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is undertaking a Streamlined Competition under the Revised OMB Circular A-76 procedures to evaluate the provision of clerical support services at its Colchester, Vermont office. These services are currently performed by government employees, and the study's objective is to determine whether the work should remain in-house or be contracted out. The process may include certain approved deviations from the standard cost rules or procedures to retain aspects of the previous framework. Upon completing the study, NRCS will announce the results through a FedBizOpps notice, which will also open a Public Review period for stakeholders to examine the findings. This approach ensures transparency in deciding whether to maintain government provision or transition the clerical support services to external contractors. The solicitation number referencing this review is NRCS-VT-03-6, with relevant information posted as of mid-July 2003.