R -- Final Decision A 76 Streamlined Cost Comparison Study HHS ACF Region III Administrative Support Functions

The contract pertains to the performance decision following a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 for administrative support functions at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regional office in Philadelphia, PA. The study was publicly announced on October 11, 2005, and the competition was reviewed and certified as complete on December 22, 2005, ensuring compliance with procurement integrity, ethical standards, and conflict of interest laws. The final decision designates that these administrative support operations will be performed by the private sector, as outlined in the streamlined procedures of OMB Circular A-76 dated May 29, 2003. The streamlined competition form (SLCF) reflecting this decision is available to the public upon request; however, no challenges or contests of any aspect of the competition are permitted. The contract involves services classified under NAICS code 561110, which covers offices of administrative support functions, though specific set-asides or further types of set-asides are not indicated. The point of contact for this contract is Kastle Freeman, Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email for further information. This contract decision finalizes the transition of these administrative functions to private sector management, aligning with federal policy to optimize government operations.