R -- OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activities Study of Supply Services

The contract pertains to the tentative decision resulting from a cost comparison study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 concerning Supply Services by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Following the direct conversion study, it has been determined that the performance of the Supply Services function will continue to be handled in-house rather than outsourced. Any appeals against this decision must be submitted in writing within 20 calendar days from the publication date of the notice. The cost comparison results are made available to affected parties upon request, providing transparency regarding the study's findings. For further inquiries or to obtain detailed cost comparison information, interested parties are directed to contact the Contracting Officer, John Eberhart. The solicitation number associated with this contract is NRCS-24-TX-03, and the notice was initially posted on July 30, 2003.