U -- Public Announcement of A-76 Competition for US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Training Support Services

COMPETITION RESULTS: In accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 (Revised May 29, 2003), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the results of its A-76 Streamlined Competition on the Office of Administration’s Training Support Services. The Streamlined Competition Form (SLCF) was completed and signed on February 14, 2006, and disclosed that performance by government personnel is more cost effective than performance by a private sector service provider. Accordingly, the Contracting Officer will execute a Letter of Obligation with the senior manager of the office performing this function. In accordance with the revised OMB Circular A-76, no party may contest any aspect of this streamlined competition. The SLCF will be made available to the public upon request. INITIAL NOTICE: In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 (Revised May 29, 2003), this notice constitutes the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) formal announcement of a streamlined competition involving the Office of Administration’s Training Support Services. This function is currently performed by HUD staff nationwide, using approximately 45 full time equivalents. There is no incumbent service provider. A Most Efficient Organization (MEO) will be developed to determine the cost of agency performance. Please note that this is not a request for proposals. The Competitive Sourcing Official for the competition is George J. Tomchick III, Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The Agency Tender Official is William P. Johnson, Deputy HTA Administrator. The Contracting Officer is Gloria L. Freeman. In accordance with the provisions of the circular, the performance decision will be made no later than 135 days after publication of this announcement.