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

The contract pertains to a performance decision resulting from a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76, focusing on the administrative support functions within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regional office in Chicago, Illinois. The study was publicly announced on October 11, 2005, and was completed with official certification by the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative on December 22, 2005, in compliance with procurement integrity, ethics, and legal standards. As a result of this process, it was determined that the functions and operations under review will be performed by the private sector. This decision follows the streamlined procedures outlined in the May 29, 2003 OMB Circular A-76, which also stipulates that the streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request. Importantly, the contract specifies that no party may contest any aspect of the streamlined competition. The responsible point of contact for further inquiries is Kastle Freeman, a Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email. The contract is identified under the solicitation number "Reference-Number-A76StreamlinedCostComparisonStudyHHSACFRegionVFinalDecision" and aligns with NAICS code 561110, which pertains to administrative and support services.