Transition Announcement: OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activities Study of Clerical Support Services at Lonoke, Arkansas. Offerors are notified that this acquisition, which is being conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, is being transitioned to a Streamlined Competition under the procedures of the Revised OMB Circular A-76, dated May 29, 2003. Certain deviations may be incorporated, as approved by OMB, for retention of the previous cost rules or procedures. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is performing a Streamlined Competition of Clerical Support services in the NRCS office in Lonoke, Arkansas. These services are currently provided by Government personnel. Offerors are advised that a contract may not be awarded if the cost of contract performance is determined to be greater than the cost of in-house performance by Government personnel. NAICS code for this acquisition is 561110. Small Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned businesses are highly encouraged to participate. Anticipated issue date is on or about July 21, 2003. The solicitation will only be available through the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Instructions for downloading the solicitation are available at this website. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. All questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail at [email protected], or by facsimile to 501-301-3188. No questions will be accepted by telephone. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. The U.S. Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award.

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