FORT BELVOIR, Va., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Defense
Logistics Agency announced today that selected installation services
support functions of its Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Pa.,
(DDSP) would continue to be performed by government workers. The
performance decision was made after a detailed study indicated it was more
cost effective to retain the base operations there rather than contract
them out to the private sector. The federal workers currently performing
the BASOPS functions at DDSP redesigned and reduced the workforce, and
competed as a government Most Efficient Organization. This decision will
streamline operations and reduce costs at the installation. It does not
affect the depot's mission of providing material to America's military
forces.
The functions competed included: facilities maintenance and repair:
utilities systems operation, maintenance and repair; grounds maintenance
and repair; equipment maintenance and repair; mail services; refuse,
recycling, and hazardous material/hazardous waste services; and family
housing.
This announcement culminates 22 months of public/private competition
using the guidelines of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76,
"Performance of Commercial Activities." DDSP was announced for A-76
competition on March 4, 2005. The Department of Defense competitive
sourcing official on September 11, 2006, approved a competition time-limit
waiver for an additional 12 months to complete the competition, based on
the need for additional time to complete the source selection evaluation
process. The A-76 competition process in OMB Circular A-76 establishes
federal policy for deciding whether to retain recurring, commercial-like
activities within the government, or contract them out to a private sector
source. The guidance tells how to compare performance and cost related
information to arrive at the best overall value for the taxpayer.
"I am convinced that DLA's competitive sourcing process results in the
best structure to perform operations in support of America's warfighters,"
said Major General Bennie E. Williams, U.S. Army, Director of Logistics
Operations and Readiness, DLA. "The comprehensive A-76 process produces a
more efficient and effective operation."
"This has been the culmination of months of hard work, critical
analysis and extremely hard decisions. Through it all, DDSP employees have
continued to provide world-class support to our customers. This decision
recognizes DDSP's Installation Services as the Most Efficient Organization
in this competition and will allow us to retain our Civil Service
workforce," said Navy Captain James P. Naber, commander, DDSP. "Our
operations have been restructured and business processes adapted to
accommodate this new organization and we feel confident in our ability to
maintain the same high standards of performance to which our customers have
become accustomed. My immediate emphasis is for the well being of DDSP
employees and we will work together to ensure a smooth transition for our
people."
DDSP is under the direct oversight of Defense Distribution Center. It
is the eastern DLA Strategic Distribution Platform, with facilities at New
Cumberland and Mechanicsburg, providing military and commercial repair
parts, clothing and textiles, medical supplies and industrial and
electronic components to military customers throughout the United States
and the world.
The Defense Distribution Center, headquartered in New Cumberland, Pa.,
has oversight of 26 distribution depots worldwide. Its mission is to
distribute, store and manage materiel and information, enabling a seamless,
tailored worldwide DoD distribution network that provides effective and
efficient support to the combatant commands, military services and other
agencies -- in theater and out -- during war and in peace.
DLA provides supply support, and technical and logistics services to
the U.S. military services and several federal civilian agencies.
Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va., the agency is the one source for nearly
every consumable item, whether for combat readiness, emergency preparedness
or day-to-day operations inside the Department of Defense. More information
about DLA is available at http://www.dla.mil.
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