REE Competitive Sourcing (CS) Program
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION/NEXT STEPS
I don't know enough about this program. Where can I learn more?
There are some websites that you can go to in order to learn more information about Competitive Sourcing. Suggestions are:
- http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/initiatives/a-76/index.htm
- http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/index_comp_sourcing.html
- http://www.ocfo.usda.gov/compsorc/
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to FAQsWhat kind of information can I get on the REE competitive sourcing program?
REE leadership is committed to assuring that its workforce is kept appropriately informed of its competitive sourcing activities. Examples of information that will be shared are:
- Announcements of competitive sourcing studies as guided by the A-76 Circular
- Status reports of ongoing studies
- Results of studies (benefits and savings)
- Lessons learned
- Most Efficient Organization (MEO)
- Re-engineering efforts or benchmarking
- Proposed implementation timeframes
- Training opportunities
- Shared successes from others
- Samples of documents: such as the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
- Other appropriate documents, as available
This communication can use different methods and forms:
- Formal Memos
- All-Hands Meetings
- In-Person
- Management Briefings
- Union Briefings
- Newsletters
- Bulletin Board Notices
- Posted on the Web
- Status Reports
Will other sources of information be made available to us as REE continues its Competitive Sourcing activities?
Yes, as REE leadership identifies additional or improved ways to keep all REE workforce informed, this will be communicated to everyone.
