R--PERFORMANCE DECISION OF A STREAMLINED COMPETITION STUDY UNDER OMBA-76, HRSA'S INDEPENDENT GRANTS REVIEW FUNCTION

The contract pertains to the performance decision resulting from a streamlined competition study conducted under OMB Circular A-76 concerning the Health Resources and Services Administration's Independent Grants Review function. Following a public notification on June 25, 2003, regarding the streamlined competition, the study was completed and certified on August 5, 2003. The conclusion of this evaluation determined that the functions and operations associated with HRSA's Independent Grants Review will continue to be performed by incumbent government personnel, specifically five full-time equivalents (FTEs), maintaining the activity in-house rather than outsourcing. This decision is formalized through an obligation letter to be executed by the Contracting Officer with the Program Manager responsible for the performing activity. The process follows the updated guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular A-76 from May 29, 2003, which explicitly precludes any contest of the streamlined competition's outcomes by any party. The contract reflects a focus on ensuring accountability and efficiency in managing this specific government function while maintaining internal government performance standards.