R -- Streamlined Cost Comparison Study ACF DHHS

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families is conducting a Streamlined Cost Comparison Study under OMB Circular A-76, focusing on program analyst positions in the areas of financial analysis and financial management related to grants. The study specifically pertains to two program analyst positions located within the ACF Region II regional office in Philadelphia. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the cost effectiveness of performing these duties through commercial activities versus government staffing. Curtis Coy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, serves as the Competitive Sourcing Representative, while Michele Trotter is the Contracting Officer overseeing this process. The competition is scheduled to conclude by September 30, 2004. This contract falls under NAICS code 561110, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. The study is a part of HHS’s broader effort to streamline government operations and ensure cost efficiency by assessing whether certain functions should be outsourced or retained in-house. Although specific details about the type of set-aside or organizational structure were not provided, the focus remains on comparing the costs associated with the identified program analyst positions. The effort underscores the agency’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while managing grant-related financial services.