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

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), conducted a streamlined competition study under OMB Circular A-76 to evaluate the administrative support functions at its regional office in Atlanta, Georgia. Public notification of this study was made on October 11, 2005, and following a thorough review process adhering to procurement integrity and ethical standards, the Competitive Sourcing Representative certified the completion of the study on December 22, 2005. The final performance decision determined that these administrative functions will be performed by the private sector, in accordance with the streamlined procedures outlined in OMB Circular A-76 dated May 29, 2003. This decision is final and, per the guidelines of the streamlined competition, no appeals or contests are permitted. The streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request, providing transparency in the process. For further information or inquiries, Kastle Freeman, Management Analyst at ACF, serves as the designated point of contact, reachable via phone, fax, or email as provided in the notice. The contract references NAICS code 561110, and the official announcement was posted publicly on January 25, 2006.