R -- Full OMB Circular A-76 Study of National Hansen's Disease Program (NHPD)

This contract notice seeks to understand why no offers were submitted by the Private Sector or Public Reimbursable Sources in response to Request for Proposal Number 04-258-NHPD-003-FR, which pertains to a full study under OMB Circular A-76 of the National Hansen's Disease Program (NHPD). The inquiry requests responses by August 6, 2004, by 2:00 p.m. EST, directed to Frantz Richard, the Contract Specialist. The study is linked to assessing the feasibility and implications of conducting NHPD operations under private sector or reimbursable arrangements, as outlined by the guidelines in OMB Circular A-76. Key details include the solicitation reference number, the focus on the National Hansen's Disease Program, and the relevant NAICS code 623990, which covers the scope of this engagement. The contracting officer, Francis R. Murphy, is the primary point of contact for the solicitation, reachable via email and phone. The notice also provides a link for further information within the federal contracting portal but lacks specific details on location or agency names. Overall, this contract inquiry highlights the government's intent to solicit competitive interest and understand the lack thereof in support of the A-76 study for the NHPD.