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 by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The study focused on the administrative support function at the ACF regional office in Atlanta, Georgia. After a public notification on October 11, 2007, and a thorough review and certification process by the ACF Competitive Sourcing Representative on December 12, 2007, it was determined that the administrative function will be performed by the private sector. This decision follows the prescribed regulations and ethical standards, including procurement integrity and conflict of interest laws. In accordance with the streamlined procedures outlined in OMB Circular A-76 dated May 29, 2003, the streamlined competition form is available to the public upon request, although no party is allowed to contest any aspect of the competition. The contract is associated with NAICS code 561110, which relates to office administrative services. Key contacts for the study include Shkeda Johnson, a Management Analyst at ACF, and Anne F Hunt, another point of contact, providing transparency and accessibility for any inquiries. The formal announcement of this contract decision was posted on December 20, 2007.