Z -- A-76 Study Result

The contract pertains to an A-76 study conducted by the Pacific Northwest Region/Station of the USDA Forest Service focused on maintenance services for certified water and wastewater systems in the National Forests of Eastern Oregon. The study involved an assessment of 1.54 full-time equivalent positions and was carried out under the guidelines of OMB Circular No. A-76, with some permitted deviations. The goal of the study was to determine whether the maintenance work should be outsourced or retained in-house. On September 29, 2003, the final performance decision was made to continue providing the certified water and wastewater systems maintenance services internally rather than contracting them out. This reflects a decision to keep the expertise and resources within the USDA Forest Service, likely to maintain control over quality and responsiveness in servicing these critical infrastructure systems. The decision was managed through the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon.