HOW CAN WE MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF TRANSITION ON THE EXISTING WORKFORCE?
Transition is substantially improved when a portion of the requirements, originally intended as part of a larger study, are given over to NISH incrementally. First, a smaller portion of the requirement will be in transition thereby allowing a more focused team approach by the Government and the contractor. Second, personnel disruptions are minimized, because positions may be available in other organizations that are not subject to a cost comparison or the cost comparison scheduled for the out-years. Spreading out conversions will enhance each agencys ability to minimize adverse personnel actions. Also, change can be initiated at that point in time when the MEO is prepared to transition the requirement or part of the requirement to NISH. In this case, the MEO would retain a portion of the jobs while NISH increases its on-site presence over time. If desired, the MEO can retain certain mission critical jobs. The scope of the contract can be adjusted up or down as resources or other circum
