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The contract pertains to an Express Study conducted by the USDA-Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region/Station to evaluate trails maintenance for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. The study involved analyzing 8.13 full-time equivalent positions in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-76, which governs the cost comparison process for commercial activities versus government performance. The study also incorporated certain permitted deviations. After thorough evaluation, the performance decision dated September 29, 2003, concluded that the trails maintenance work would continue to be performed in-house rather than outsourced. This decision reflects a determination that retaining internal management and execution of these maintenance tasks was the most appropriate course of action for the USDA-Forest Service at that time. The Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture, located in Portland, Oregon, managed this study. No specific contract award details such as NAICS codes or set-asides were involved, and the study's primary purpose was to comply with federal guidelines while assessing the viability and cost-effectiveness of outsourcing these services.

General Info

USDA Forest Service study concluded trails maintenance stays in-house for cost-effectiveness, 2003.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Pacific Northwest Regional Office

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

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PostedSep 29

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Northwest Regional Office

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OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Northwest Regional Office

Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA

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An Express Study of the Pacific Northwest Region/Station of the USDA-Forest Service for Trails Maintenance for the Malheur, Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests involving 8.13 full time equivalents was conducted pursuant to OMB Circular No. A-76, including allowed deviations. On September 29, 2003, the performance decision resulting from the Study was to retain performance in-house.

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