Z -- A-76 Study Results

The contract involved an expedited study of the Southern Region of the USDA Forest Service, specifically focusing on buildings and grounds maintenance for the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. This study assessed the workload equivalent to 2.46 full-time employees and was conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, allowing for any necessary deviations. Following the completion of the study, the decision made on September 26, 2003, was to retain the maintenance work as an in-house operation rather than outsourcing. This effort was managed by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, with administrative offices located in Atlanta, Georgia. The study’s purpose was to evaluate the cost efficiency and effectiveness of current staffing compared to potential private sector alternatives, ultimately reinforcing the choice to continue internal management of these maintenance services. The contract and results are publicly accessible, reflecting transparency in federal operational decisions.