R -- Statistical Support Services

The contract pertains to the performance decision for the standard competition of Statistical Support Services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under solicitation number 2005-N-01682. This competition was conducted following the revised OMB Circular A-76 guidelines from May 2003, which require comparing the cost of government performance against private sector proposals for commercial activities. Three proposals were received, and after evaluation, the CDC was determined to be the low-cost provider for these services, with a total agency cost calculated at $11,910,911. This decision reflects the CDC's ability to deliver statistical support services more cost-effectively than external bidders, ensuring continued in-house performance of these functions. The contract involves adherence to specific information release protocols as outlined in Attachment B Section D.6.e of the A-76 Circular. Key contacts for the contract include contract specialists Dale F Defilipps and Willo D Lockett, reachable via provided emails and phone numbers. The solicitation was initially posted on September 8, 2005, and falls under NAICS code 561990, which typically covers support services.