R -- PERFORMANCE DECISION OF A STREAMLINED COMPETITION STUDY UNDER OMB CIRCULAR A-76, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

The contract pertains to a performance decision resulting from a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The study, which focused on the administrative functions within the ACF regional office in Philadelphia, PA, was publicly announced on October 11, 2007, and completed with certification on December 12, 2007. Following the prescribed protocols for ethics, procurement integrity, and standards of conduct, the decision was made that the identified functions and operations will continue to be performed by the government rather than outsourced. The streamlined procedures comply with the guidelines set forth in the May 29, 2003 version of OMB Circular A-76, and the streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request. A notable provision of this contract is that no parties are permitted to contest any aspect of the streamlined competition. The point of contact for this contract is Shkeda Johnson, a Management Analyst at ACF, who can be reached by phone, fax, or email. The official solicitation reference is labeled "Reference-Number-A76HHSACFStudyRegionIII," with relevant NAICS code 561110, indicating administrative management and general management consulting services. The contract was posted on December 20, 2007.