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A-76 Studies

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This page will contain postings of A-76 Studies and related acquisition documentation. In the meantime, please visit these pages for A-76 information:


What is A-76?

A-76 mandates that the government obtain commercially available goods and services from the private sector when it makes economic sense to do so. Government policy dating back to 1955 establishes that the Government will only provide what its citizens (i.e. the private sector) cannot. Hence, there must be compelling justification for government to perform functions that the private sector could otherwise provide. A compelling reason is that it costs less, which is why OMB Circular A-76 was issued.


Completed A-76 Studies

Clerical   completed 6/30/03



Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Acquisition Division

Created: 10/19/2001
Last Revised: September 05, 2006