What is the timeline for an A-76 study*?
The OMB Circular A-76 Handbook (part I, chapter 3, paragraph A4) states that cost comparisons should be completed within 18 months for a single activity or 36 months for multiple activities. This period of time begins with the public announcement and ends with the tentative decision. Following the tentative decision will be an administrative appeals period, a final decision, and a transition to a new organization (either an MEO or Contractor service provider). These events can take anywhere from 6 to 18 additional months after the tentative decision.
