D -- A76 study for Prep, Batch and Scanning Services

This notice serves as formal public announcement of the Social Security Administration’s performance decision of a Competitive Sourcing Study in accordance with OMB Circular A-76 (revised May 29, 2003). Performance Decision: The Low Cost Provider was determined to be the AGENCY PROVIDER. The performance decision was certified on June 16, 2006. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no solicitation will be issued as a result of this competition. A Letter of Obligation between the AGENCY PROVIDER and SSA will be awarded. Agency: Social Security Administration - Agency Component: DCO (Deputy Commissioner for Operations), OCO (Office of Central Operations) - Study Location: 1500 Woodlawn Drive; Baltimore, Maryland; 21241- Type of Competition: Streamlined - Start date of the competition: March 24, 2006 - Description of activity being competed: The Prep, Batch and Scanning Unit is primarily responsible for receiving and preparing material designated for paperless processing. This unit prepares the incoming material for processing on the paperless scanners and then scans the material into the appropriate software application in the Central Office mailroom - Incumbent service providers: Government employees - Number of government personnel performing the activity: 21 FTEs - Name of the CSO: Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of SSA - Name of the Contracting Officer: Jacqueline R. Lessig - Name of the ATO: Calvin Porter - Projected end date of the competition: June 22, 2006 - Any questions or comments regarding this matter should be submitted via E-MAIL to Jacqueline Lessig, Contract Specialist at [email protected]. The Contract Specialist will not accept or return phone call inquiries or requests for information regarding this matter