R -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 PERFORMANCE DECISION DHHS ACF

The contract pertains to a performance decision resulting from a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 for the executive secretariat function within the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. The public notification for this competition was issued on February 23, 2004, and the study was completed with certification by the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative on April 27, 2004. Following established procurement integrity, ethics standards, and legal restrictions, the contracting officer declared that the relevant functions and operations will be performed by the private sector. This decision follows streamlined competition procedures outlined in OMB Circular A-76 dated May 29, 2003, ensuring transparency as the streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request. The procurement process adheres strictly to regulatory guidelines, and it is explicitly stated that no challenges or contests to any aspect of the streamlined competition are permitted. The contract is associated with NAICS code 561110, reflecting administrative management and general management consulting services.