R -- Final Decision A 76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study HHS ACF Region II

The contract reflects the final performance decision for a streamlined competition study conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, focusing on the administrative support functions at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regional office in New York, NY. Following public notification in October 2005 and subsequent certification of the study's completion in December 2005, the Contracting Officer formally declared that these functions will be performed by government personnel rather than being outsourced. The process adhered strictly to procurement integrity and ethics standards, including relevant legal restrictions. The streamlined competition procedures outlined under OMB Circular A-76, including the May 2003 guidelines, govern this decision. Importantly, the final streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request, but no challenges or contests to the competition results are permitted. For further information or inquiries, the designated point of contact is Kastle Freeman, a Management Analyst at ACF, who is reachable via phone, fax, or email. This action underscores the government's commitment to managing certain administrative functions internally to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.