What is the A-76 study methodology?
The key concept of A-76 is that competition enhances quality, economy and productivity. OMB Circular A-76 provides procedures to conduct managed competitions between public and private sectors. Such competitions will determine whether it’s more efficient for a function to be performed by the private sector, by an in-house government workforce, or through an inter-service support agreement with another government activity. In A-76 competitions, agencies and contractors are equal and viable competitors. The A-76 process provides a level playing field between public and private providers of goods/services, encourages competition and choice in the performance of commercial activities, and helps ensure that sound and justifiable business decisions are made. Competition is important to ensuring financial flexibility and reducing costs. An A-76 study will examine and improve the processes and make them more cost-effective. An A-76 study does not necessarily result in “contracting out” of a fu
