Q -- Streamlined A-76 Competition FMC Rochester

In accordance with the procedures specified in OMB Circular A-76 (Revised May 29, 2003), The Federal Bureau of Prisons is publicly announcing the beginning of a streamlined competition for functions performed by the Laboratory Technicians at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The Laboratory Technicians are responsible for clinical laboratory testing for 32 federal prisons. These functions are performed within the confines of a federal prison. Twelve (12) full time equivalents (FTEs) are being competed in this study. The estimated contract cost will be based on market research and the agency cost estimate will be structured on a base year and four option years. This is not a solicitation; therefore, proposals are not requested at this time. The date of this public announcement is the official start date for this competition. The Bureau of Prisons will issue a notice to announce the decision of this cost comparison on or about March 8, 2006. The Department of Justice Competitive Sourcing Official (CSO) for this competition is Paul R. Corts, Assistant Attorney General for Administration. The Agency Tender Official (ATO) is Scott Vineyard, Associate Warden, FMC Rochester. The Contracting Officer is Al Rauschuber, Jr., Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, TX. Questions regarding this competition may be directed to the persons listed below. General questions regarding the FBOP’s A-76 program can be directed to Darlene Ely, Procurement Executive, (202) 307-3067, Email [email protected].