10 Major

A-76 Rule Changes Agencies Should Prepare For:

 1 - “Best Value” Standards Using Cost/Technical Tradeoff or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Methods

 2 - 12-Month Time Limits and Sanctions on Competitions

 3 - Changes to Cost Estimates and Evaluations to Ensure “Cost Realism”

 4 - New Classification Rules for FAIR Act Inventories

 5 - Performance Standards and Innovation Incentives in the PWS/QASP

 6 - Enhanced Contract Monitoring and Accountability

 7 - New Competitive Sourcing Staffing Requirements

 8 - GAO Appeal Rights for Employees

 9 - Streamlined “Integrated” Competitions for IT Activities Under the FAR

 10 - New Competition Requirements for ISSAs

Government contracting is increasingly becoming more results-oriented.  The soon to be released rules defined under the revised OMB Circular A-76 are designed to make the process for managing public-private competitions and direct conversion outsourcing more streamlined, cost-efficient and performance-based.  The cutting-edge seven step process developed by the Department of Commerce and leading government procurement officers has simplified and streamlined the implementation of PBSC in governmental settings.  The implementation of seven step process is one of the most efficient ways to achieve the goals defined in the President’s Management Agenda (PMA), including inclusion of competition targets and outsourcing initiatives. 

To assist your agency in implementing these changes and requirements, you are invited to join Administration officials, competitive sourcing managers and national PBSC experts on April 22-23, 2003, at the 2003 Competitive Sourcing Under a Revised A-76 conference.

Implement the New Rules for Competitive Sourcing in the Federal Government

This timely Competitive Sourcing conference will provide you with up-to-date information on the new competitive sourcing developments and how to use these changes to improve the efficiency of your agency.  Experts in performance-based competitive sourcing will present practical techniques to help you fully implement the changes in the new A-76 process. 

Sessions are designed to walk through A-76 changes for major parts of the competition process, including preparation of the PWS/QASP, source selection using Sealed Bid and evaluation of bids under the “Cost/Technical Tradeoff” and “Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable” methods.  One of the most important elements in the new A-76 process are the accountability provisions being placed on agencies to meet strict timelines for competitions while improving the outcomes of the process. By attending the 2003 Competitive Sourcing conference, you ensure that your agency has the tools and the mastery of the new sourcing rules to stay ahead of the new competitive sourcing process.

Don’t Miss this Opportunity to Acquire the Knowledge You Need at One Comprehensive Source

The rules governing competitive sourcing have changed, with an emphasis being placed on accountability, transparency, cost efficiency and more performance-based results.  By attending this event, you guarantee that your agency has the tools and mastery of the soon-to-be-revised competitive sourcing rules to stay ahead of the newly mandated process.  Space is limited, so be sure to contact us immediately.  Register by calling 703-894-0481 or visit us on the web at www.PerformanceWeb.org  to learn more this timely event.  I look forward to seeing you in April!

Sincerely,