R -- R-FORMAL NOTICE OF A PERFORMANCE DECISION FOR OMB CIRCULAR A-76 STREAMLINED COMPETITION STUDY ON DHHS/PSC/AOS/DPM SPACE MANAGEMENT BRANCH

FORMAL NOTICE OF A PERFORMANCE DECISION FOR AN A-76 STREAMLINED COMPETITION STUDYThis announcement constitutes notification of a performance decision and the completion of a streamlined competition study conducted by the Program Support Center (PSC), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). On February 8, 2008, the responsible competition officials certified the streamlined cost comparison which indicated that over a 5-year performance period, the total estimated private sector cost (using documented market research) was determined to be the low-cost service provider. The commercial functions competed included space acquisition, tenant improvements and space alterations and rent billing services of the Administrative Operations Service (AOS), Division of Property Management (DPM), Space Management Branch (SMB). The study period was from September 28, 2007 (public announcement date) through February 8, 2008, under FBO Reference Number A76DHHSPSCAOSDPMSPACEMANAGEMENTBRANCH. As a result of this performance decision, the responsible Contracting Officer and SMB Program Office shall initiate the development of a solicitation for issuance. The solicitation will be available solely through the Federal Business Opportunities website. It is the responsibility of all prospective offerors to review this site frequently for updates to any and all documents. The purpose of this A-76 study was to determine the least costly and most efficient methods of operation as prescribed in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities, which sets forth the general policy of the Government to achieve economy and enhance productivity. Consistent with procurement integrity, ethics, and standards of conduct rules, including restrictions of 18 U.S.C. 208, the responsible Contracting Officer submitted the streamlined competition form to the agency's incumbent service provider for review prior to this announcement of a performance decision. It is further noted that no party may contest any aspect of a streamlined competition.