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

The contract pertains to a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 involving the grants administrative support functions at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regional office in Seattle, Washington. The study was publicly announced on October 12, 2005, with completion certified on December 22, 2005, following adherence to procurement integrity and ethics standards. The official decision declared that the government will continue to perform these functions rather than outsourcing them. In line with the streamlined competition procedures, the related documentation is available to the public upon request, and the decision is final with no allowance for contesting any aspect of the study. This contract covers administrative support services under NAICS code 561110 and reflects a cost comparison effort intended to assess performance options within Region X of the Department of Health and Human Services. The point of contact for this contract is Kastle Freeman, a Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached for inquiries. The contract was posted on January 25, 2006, and emphasizes compliance with federal regulations on competition and ethics, reinforcing the government's choice to maintain internal control over these grant support operations.