OMB Circular A-76: Explanation and Discussion of the Recently Revised Federal Outsourcing Policy

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The Office of Management and Budget has recently modified its Circular A-76, which governs the executive policy for the competition of commercial activities. This report provides a brief history of OMB Cir. A-76, a discussion of its place in the legal implementation of the Federal procurement policy, and a review of the main components of the Circular. Important for understanding the Circular is an understanding of the concepts of “commercial activity” and “inherently governmental activity.” These two concepts will be emphasized in the discussion.

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Luckey, John R. September 10, 2003.

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The Office of Management and Budget has recently modified its Circular A-76,
which governs the executive policy for the competition of commercial activities. This
report provides a brief history of OMB Cir. A-76, a discussion of its place in the legal
implementation of the Federal procurement policy, and a review of the main
components of the Circular. Important for understanding the Circular is an
understanding of the concepts of “commercial activity” and “inherently governmental
activity.” These two concepts will be emphasized in the discussion.

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Luckey, John R. OMB Circular A-76: Explanation and Discussion of the Recently Revised Federal Outsourcing Policy, report, September 10, 2003; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs7717/: accessed November 29, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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