What is Competitive Sourcing? Why is it being emphasized?
Competitive Sourcing is the process through which commercial-type activities that are currently performed by governmental agencies are evaluated, re-engineered for efficiency, and where appropriate are offered to the private sector for bidding on a competitive basis in order to ensure that customers, stakeholders, and citizens are provided services at the best possible value. It can be one of the most effective tools for improving the Federal workforce. It is one of the five elements of the President’s Management Agenda. Collectively, these five elements are designed to provide better service to the American citizen by improving how government works. Competitive Sourcing can be accomplished using OMB Circular A-76 methodologies. Its purpose is improved service: not downsizing, streamlining, contracting out or cost-cutting.
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