Z--Standard Competition for Road Maintenance at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Regional Office, conducted under the requirements of OMB Circular A-76.

In accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76, dated May 29, 2003, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announces an A-76 Standard Competition to provide Road Maintenance Services in the surrounding area of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona. These functions are currently being performed by approximately 80 government full-time equivalents (FTE’s), supported by contracted data entry services and Memoranda of Agreement with local governments. The initial notice was published in FedBizOpps on September 27, 2006. The intent of the competition is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of providing the road maintenance services. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Study will determine whether these services should be performed under a contract with commercial sources or through the federal work force. As part of the competitive sourcing process, BIA hereby invites interested parties to review and provide written comment on the “draft” Performance Work Statement (PWS). This announcement is not a solicitation at this time. Interested parties are requested to submit a written request to obtain a copy of the “draft” Performance Work Statement either by mail or by facsimile, Fax No. (505) 863-8382, Attention: Jeff Sena, Contracting Officer. Written comments and recommendation are due at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Acquisition, 301 West Hill, Room No. 346, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, by 11:00 am (local time) close of business, March 8, 2007. Faxed copies of the written comments on the “draft” Performance Work Statement (PWS) will not be accepted. Any further questions regarding this “draft” Performance Work Statement may be directed to Jeff Sena, at (505) 863-8252.