Z -- A76 STUDY - FLEET, ROADS, BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

SUBJECT: PERFORMANCE DECISION OF 13 STREAMLINED COMPETITION STUDIES UNDER OMB CIRCULAR A-76, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, US FOREST SERVICE – REGIONS 1, 2, 3, & 4. Pursuant to OMB Circular A-76, on September 30, 2003 public notification was made to announce the streamlined competition study of the Fleet, Roads, Grounds & Building Maintenance Functions in US Forest Service, Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4, 324 25th Street, Ogden UT 84401. On September 25, 2003, the streamlined competition forms (SLCF) were certified, indicating the studies’ completion. Also on this date, the Regional Foresters of Regions 1, 2, 3, & 4 reviewed the SLCFs. Under this formal notification, the Contracting Officer announces the performance decision that the functions and operations of Fleet, Roads, Building, and Grounds Maintenance should remain in-house (performance by incumbent Government personnel totaling 417 FTEs for the 13 studies). Based on this decision, the Contracting Officer will execute a letter of obligation with the program manager of the performing commercial activity. In accordance with the revised OMB Circular A-76, dated and effective May 29, 2003, no party may contest any aspect of this streamlined competition.