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Z -- A-76 Study Result

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The contract pertains to a study conducted by the Pacific Northwest Region/Station of the USDA Forest Service to assess the maintenance of certified water and wastewater systems in the National Forests of Western Oregon. The study involved 3.03 full-time equivalents and was carried out in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-76, which governs the evaluation of commercial versus in-house contracting options, including permitted deviations. The outcome of the study, decided on September 29, 2003, was to award the maintenance work to commercial sources rather than continuing with in-house performance. The contract is titled "Z -- A-76 Study Result" and was issued by the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture, located in Portland, Oregon. Although specific solicitation details like NAICS code or set-aside designations are not provided, the significant aspect is the strategic decision to outsource the maintenance services for these critical environmental infrastructure systems based on the study’s performance evaluation. This approach reflects the agency’s compliance with federal guidelines while optimizing operational efficiency through commercial contracting.

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USDA study found commercial contracting better than in-house for Oregon forest water system maintenance.

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221320 - Sewage Treatment Facilities

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Northwest Regional Office
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OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA
Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA
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An Express of the Pacific Northwest Region/Station of the USDA-Forest Service for Certified Water and Waste Water Systems Maintenance for National Forests of Western Oregon involving 3.03 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 perform the work through commercial sources.

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