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

This contract pertains to a performance decision resulting from a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of Health and Human Services. The study, announced publicly on October 11, 2005, focused on the administrative support functions located in the ACF regional office in Dallas, Texas. The evaluation process adhered to all applicable ethics, procurement integrity, and standards of conduct requirements, including those outlined in 18 U.S.C. 208. After thorough review and certification completed on December 22, 2005, it was determined that these functions will be outsourced to the private sector. The contract follows procedures specified in the OMB Circular A-76 streamlined guidelines dated May 29, 2003, emphasizing transparency and public accessibility by making the streamlined competition form available upon request. Notably, no challenges or protests against any part of the streamlined competition are permitted. The point of contact for this action is Kastle Freeman, Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached via telephone, fax, or email for further inquiries. The contract is associated with NAICS code 561110, indicating it involves administrative management and general management consulting services.