Streamlined Competition Process - Overview
When to Conduct a Streamlined Competition
An agency shall use either a streamlined or standard competition if, on the start
date, a commercial activity is performed by:
- The agency with an aggregate of 65 or fewer FTEs and/or any number of military personnel;
or
- A private sector or public reimbursable source and the agency cost estimate (for
a streamlined competition) or the agency tender (for a standard competition) will
include an aggregate of 65 or fewer FTEs.
If the competition includes more than 65 FTEs, use the
Standard Competition Process.
Time Limit
A streamlined competition shall not exceed 90 calendar days from public announcement
(start date) to performance decision (end date) unless the CSO grants a time limit
waiver. Before the public announcement of each streamlined competition, the CSO
may grant a time limit waiver, in writing, allowing a specific streamlined competition
to exceed the 90 day time limit by no more than 45 calendar days, for a maximum
of 135 calendar days from public announcement (start date) to performance decision
(end date). The CSO may only grant a time limit waiver if the CSO expects the agency
to create an MEO or issue a solicitation for private sector offers. If an agency
cannot complete an announced streamlined competition within the time limit, the
agency shall either convert the streamlined competition to a standard competition
or request an additional extension of time from OMB using the deviation procedure
in
paragraph 5.c. of this circular.