All supporting documentation must be made publicly available at the time of the tentative decision announcement and must include, at a minimum, the in-house and contractor cost estimates, performance standards, the PWS, and the Management Plan. Upon announcement of the tentative decision, the A-76 administrative appeals process begins. It is designed to ensure that all costs entered on the CCF are fair, accurate, and calculated in accordance with Part II of the A-76 Supplemental Handbook . Upon the resolution of appeals, if any, the tentative decision becomes the final decision. The PLFA and SLFA Commanders must be mindful that the A-76 study process is emotionally charged for both Government and industry.
Private industry invests considerable resources in preparing offers in response to the solicitation.
Federal employees' jobs may be at stake. The process may cause controversy, and inevitably, one or more parties may be disappointed with the outcome. Fairness to all parties is of utmost importance. The J-3 Director and the PLFA Commander are ultimately responsible for ensuring the fairness of the process. The DLA Headquarters and PLFAs should designate specific roles and responsibilities for key and advisory players.