Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
| Published date | 20 March 2024 |
| Record Number | 2024-05871 |
| Citation | 89 FR 19832 |
| Court | Health Resources And Services Administration |
| Section | Notices |
Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19832-19838]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05871]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization,
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 88
FR 44809 dated July 13, 2023) is amended to reorganize sections of the
Office of Special Health Initiatives, Office of Operations, Office of
Intergovernmental and External Affairs, and Office of Federal
Assistance Management.
This reorganization updates and/or realigns functions, including
delegations of authority for the: (1) Office of Special Health
Initiatives (RA4), (2) Office of Operations (RB), (3) Office of
Intergovernmental and External Affairs (RE), and (4) Office of Federal
Assistance Management (RJ).
Chapter R--Health Resources and Services Administration
Section R.10 Organization
Under the Section R.10, retitle the Federal Assistance Management
(RJ) to Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management (RJ).
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Chapter RA4--Office of the Administrator, Office of Special Health
Initiatives
Section RA4.20 Function
Add the following to Section RA4.20: (6) Provides agency-wide
management and oversight of HRSA Public Health Service Commissioned
Corps Affairs.
Chapter RB--Office of Operations
Section RB.10 Organization
Delete Section RB.10 in its entirety and replace with the
following:
The Office of Operations (RB) is headed by the Chief Operating
Officer, who reports directly to the Administrator, HRSA. The Office of
Operations includes the following components:
Executive Secretariat (RB0);
Office of Budget and Finance (RB1);
Office of Administrative Management (RB4);
Office of Information Technology (RB5); and
Office of Human Resources (RB6).
Section RB.20 Function
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Operations,
Office of the Chief Operating Officer (RB) in its entirety and replace
with the following:
(1) Provides leadership for operational activities, interaction,
and execution of initiatives across HRSA; (2) plans, organizes and
manages annual and multi-year budgets and resources and assures that
the conduct of administrative and financial management activities
effectively support program operations; (3) provides an array of HRSA-
wide services including Executive Secretariat, information technology,
facilities, human resources, workforce management, and budget execution
and formulation; (4) maintains overall responsibility for policies,
procedures, and monitoring of internal controls and systems related to
payment and disbursement activities; (5) provides management expertise,
staff advice, and support to the Administrator in program and policy
formulation and execution; (6) provides leadership in the development,
review and implementation of policies and procedures to promote
improved information technology management capabilities and best
practices; (7) coordinates workforce issues and works closely with the
Department on recruitment and training activities; and (8) administers
functions of the Chief Financial Officer.
Chapter RB5--Office of Operations, Office of Information Technology
Section RB5.10 Organization
Delete Section RB5.10 in its entirety and replace with the
following:
The Office of Information Technology (RB5) is headed by the Chief
Information Officer, who reports directly to the Chief Operating
Officer, HRSA. The Office of Information Technology includes the
following components:
Office of Information Technology (RB5);
Division of IT Governance (RB5A);
Division of Data and Analytics Services (RB5B);
Division of Grants Performance Systems (RB5C);
Division of Infrastructure Services (RB5D);
Division of End User Services (RB5E);
Division of Cyber Security and Privacy (RB5F); and
Division of Applications and Platform Services (RB5G).
Section RB5.20 Function
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Information
Technology (RB5) within the Office of Operations in its entirety and
replace with the following:
Office of Information Technology (RB5)
The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the
organization, management, and administrative functions necessary to
carry out the following responsibilities: (1) architects, secures,
deploys, and maintains HRSA's network, cloud, and data center
infrastructure; (2) oversees HRSA's security operations and risk
management program; (3) provides information technology (IT) Helpdesk,
desktop, telecommunications, and virtual meeting support; (4)
engineers, develops, deploys, and supports enterprise and custom
applications, data analytics platforms, and enterprise tools; (5)
provides Capital Planning and Investment Control, IT governance, and
budget formulation and execution; (6) performs strategic and tactical
planning; (7) provides leadership in the development, review, and
implementation of IT policies and procedures to promote improved IT
management capabilities and best practices throughout HRSA; and (8)
performs IT budget formulation and execution and contract management.
Chief Technology Officer
The Chief Technology Officer advises the Chief Information Officer
on new technologies that align with HRSA's modernization and
transformation strategic objectives. The Chief Technology Officer
develops HRSA's Enterprise Architecture, business cases and performs
proof of concepts to determine if new technologies will meet HRSA's
business needs.
Division of IT Governance (RB5A)
The Division of IT Governance coordinates HRSA's IT compliance
functions including: (1) provides direct planning development and
support to assure that IT activities achieve agency business planning
and mission objectives; (2) coordinates control and evaluation of
ongoing IT projects and investments, including providing support for
HRSA's Enterprise Governance Board; and (3) administers HRSA's records
management program.
Division of Data and Analytics Services (RB5B)
The Division of Data and Analytics Services is responsible for the
following functions: (1) collaborates with HRSA programs staff about
data and information needs and develops approaches for meeting those
requirements using appropriate modern technologies; (2) transforms vast
amounts of structured and unstructured data into insights, predictive
analytics and machine learning models for decision automation; (3)
utilizes methods from quantitative disciplines (statistics, machine
learning, and operations research) to extract knowledge from data; and
(4) enhances and expands the use and utility of HRSA's data by
providing technical assistance.
Division of Grants Performance Systems (RB5C)
The Division of Grants Performance Systems develops and maintains
modern applications that support HRSA's grants performance reporting
capabilities. This includes: (1) evaluates processes based on business
requirements and develop and integrates automated systems; (2) manages
grants performance reporting systems software development lifecycle;
and (3) provides user training and customer support for grants
performance systems.
Division of Infrastructure Services (RB5D)
The Division of Infrastructure Services provides leadership and
consultation including the following functions: (1) architects,
deploys, and supports modern cloud infrastructure services; (2)
engineers secure network and data center infrastructure services
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for high availability; and (3) provides Identity and Access Management
Services.
Division of End User Services (RB5E)
The Division of End User Services provides leadership,
consultation, training, and management services for HRSA's end user
computing environment. Specifically, the Division of End User Services:
(1) directs and manages the support and acquisition of HRSA's desktop
hardware, mobile devices, telecommunication, and cabling; (2) maintains
and secures workstation hardware and software configuration management
controls; (3) accounts for property life cycle management, and tracks
HRSA-wide IT capital equipment; (4) oversees the delivery of desktop
services to staff in HRSA's Regional Offices; and (5) provides
telecommunications, video, and web conferencing support.
Division of Cyber Security and Privacy (RB5F)
HRSA's Chief Information Security Officer leads the Division of
Cyber Security and Privacy. The Division of Cyber Security and Privacy
is responsible for the following functions: (1) implements,
coordinates, and administers cyber security and privacy programs to
protect HRSA's data and information resources; (2) executes HRSA's Risk
Management Program and evaluates and assists with the implementation of
safeguards to protect information systems and IT infrastructure; and
(3) operates HRSA's Security Operations Center.
Division of Applications and Platform Services (RB5G)
The Division of Applications and Platform Services is responsible
for the following: (1) develops, implements, and maintains enterprise
custom applications; (2) deploys and supports enterprise platforms; and
(3) installs and maintains enterprise platform solutions.
Chapter RB6--Office of Operations, Office of Human Resources
Section RB6.20 Function
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Human Resources
(RB6) and Division of Workforce Relations (RB62) in its entirety and
replace with the following:
Office of Human Resources (RB6)
(1) Provides advice and guidance on all aspects of the HRSA human
resources (HR) management program; (2) provides the full range of HR
operations including employment, staffing and recruitment,
compensation, classification, executive resources, labor and employee
relations, employee benefits, and retirement; (3) develops and
coordinates the implementation of HR policies and procedures for HRSA's
human resources activities; (4) monitors, evaluates, and reports on the
effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with HR laws, rules, and
regulations; (5) provides advice and guidance for the establishment or
modification of organization structures; (6) manages the HRSA's Ethics
Program; (7) administers HRSA's performance management programs; (8)
manages the incentive and honor awards programs; (9) represents HRSA in
HR matters both within and outside of the Department; (10) monitors HR
accountability; (11) manages HR information technology; (12) directs,
coordinates, and conducts workforce development activities for HRSA;
and (13) conducts HRSA-wide workforce analysis studies and surveys.
Division of Workforce Relations (RB62)
The Division of Workforce Relations is responsible for providing
advice, guidance, and counsel to agency employees and managers.
Specifically, the Division of Workforce Relations: (1) represents HRSA
on HR matters before the Department, the Office of the General Counsel,
the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of Personnel Management,
the unions, and the Federal Labor Relations Authority; (2) provides
resources to managers and employees, such as labor relations, employee
relations, performance management, employee benefits, and retirement;
(3) manages the unemployment and voluntary leave transfer programs; (4)
manages the HRSA-wide ethics program; (5) administers the performance
management programs; (6) manages HRSA's Telework Program; (7) ensures
program integrity and accountability, including conducting program
audits, reviews and/or self-assessments; and (8) provides advice,
guidance, and counsel to HRSA employees and managers for assigned
programs.
Chapter RE--Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (RE)
Section RE.10 Organization
Delete Section RE.10 in its entirety and replace with the
following:
The Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (RE) is headed
by the Associate Administrator, who reports directly to the
Administrator, HRSA. The Office of Intergovernmental and External
Affairs (RE) includes the following components:
Office of the Associate Administrator (RE);
Division of Strategic External Engagement (REZ);
Division of Administrative Operations (REY);
Boston Regional Office (RE1);
New York Regional Office (RE2);
Philadelphia Regional Office (RE3);
Atlanta Regional Office (RE4);
Chicago Regional Office (RE5);
Dallas Regional Office (RE6);
Kansas City Regional Office (RE7);
Denver Regional Office (RE8);
San Francisco Regional Office (RE9); and
Seattle Regional Office (REX).
Section RE.20 Function
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Intergovernmental
and External Affairs (RE) in its entirety and replace with the
following:
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (RE)
The Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs serves as the
principal agency lead on intergovernmental and external affairs,
regional operations, and tribal partnerships. The Office serves as the
agency liaison to the HHS Office of Intergovernmental and External
Affairs and other external key stakeholders to advance HRSA's
priorities. The office provides the HRSA Administrator and agency
leadership with a single point of contact on intergovernmental,
external events, stakeholder associations, and interest groups
activities, and serves as the primary liaison to Department and other
federal intergovernmental staff. The office provides leadership and
management to HRSA's 10 regional offices that support engagement and
promote HRSA's mission and priorities across regions, states, tribes,
territories, and local communities.
Division of Strategic External Engagement (REZ)
The Division of Strategic External Engagement leads the
coordination of external events for HRSA and manages and coordinates
cross-HRSA roll-out external engagement across regional offices. The
Division guides and directs outreach and engagement activities and
communications strategies. Specifically, the Division of Strategic
External Engagement: (1) leads and coordinates HRSA external events and
the amplification of cross-HRSA efforts through regional offices (2)
plans and directs an annual external affairs strategy for the agency;
(3) leads the preparation and guidance for new stakeholder outreach and
engagement initiatives for regional offices; (4)
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develops technical assistance tools and strategies for communications
and engagement strategies used by regional offices; (5) leads responses
to data calls and inquiries; (6) manages agency cross-bureau
cooperative agreements and activities with national organizations of
state and local health leaders and elected officials; (7) coordinates
tribal activities across the agency and strengthens HRSA's relationship
with tribes on HRSA's programmatic and policy matters; and (8) manages
HRSA's Tribal Advisory Council, participates in HHS tribal
consultations and collaborates with Indian Health Services and other
federal and community stakeholders to address tribal issues.
Division of Administrative Operations (REY)
The Division of Administrative Operations collaborates with the
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs leadership to plan,
coordinate, and direct office wide administrative management
activities. The division carries out operations activities for
Headquarters and 10 regional offices. Specifically, the Division of
Administrative Operations: (1) executes the office's budget; (2)
provides human resource services regarding all aspects of personnel
management, workforce planning, and the allocation and utilization of
personnel resources; (3) coordinates the business management functions
for the office's grants programs; (4) plans, directs, and coordinates
office-wide administrative management activities (e.g., budget,
personnel, procurements, delegations of authority); (5) coordinates and
supports the office's quality and internal control efforts; and (6)
provides additional support services including the acquisition,
management, and maintenance of supplies, equipment, space, training,
and travel.
Regional Offices
HRSA's Regional Offices develop and maintain relationships with
state, territory, local, and tribal government leaders and creates new
partnerships with key stakeholders to address HRSA's key priorities.
Regional offices amplify HRSA-led external events focused by
participating in various engagement activities, including representing
HRSA at regional, state, territorial, tribal, or local meetings.
Specifically, HRSA's Regional Offices: (1) responds to invitational
speaking requests or technical assistance requests; (2) conducts
outreach to expand knowledge of HRSA's programs to advance agency and
Department priorities; (3) generates and sustains collaborative efforts
with state and jurisdictional health care leaders to align HRSA and
other resources; (4) presents regional surveillance and analysis of
health care trends and makes recommendations to HRSA leadership,
government officials, and stakeholders to improve policies and
programs; and (5) exercises management authority for general
administration of HRSA's regional offices.
The HRSA Regional Offices includes the following components:
Boston Regional Office (RE1);
New York Regional Office (RE2);
Philadelphia Regional Office (RE3);
Atlanta Regional Office (RE4);
Chicago Regional Office (RE5);
Dallas Regional Office (RE6);
Kansas City Regional Office (RE7);
Denver Regional Office (RE8);
San Francisco Regional Office (RE9); and
Seattle Regional Office (REX).
Chapter RJ--Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management
(RJ)
Rename the Office of Federal Assistance Management to the Office of
Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management (RJ) and realign the
Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy from the Office of
Operations to the Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition
Management.
Section RJ.00 Mission
Through strategic direction and collaborative efforts, the Office
of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management provides leadership in
the planning, awarding, oversight, and closeout of federal assistance,
acquisition, and related activities that advance the HRSA mission.
Section RJ.10 Organization
Delete Section RJ.10 in its entirety and replace with the
following:
The Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management (RJ) is
headed by the Associate Administrator, who reports directly to the
Administrator, HRSA. The Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition
Management includes the following components:
Office of the Associate Administrator (RJ);
Office of Operations Management (RJA);
Office of Systems and Data (RJB);
Division of Financial Integrity (RJ1);
Division of Grants Policy (RJ2);
Division of Grants Management Operations (RJ3);
Division of Independent Review (RJ4);
Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy (RJC);
Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services
(RJC1);
Division of Primary Care and Health Infrastructure
Services (RJC2);
Division of Population-Based and Enterprise Services
(RJC3); and
Division of Procurement Management (RJC4).
Section RJ.20 Function
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Federal
Assistance Management (RJ) in its entirety and replace with the
following which includes the functional statement for the Office of
Acquisitions Management and Policy (RJC):
Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management (RJ)
The Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management
provides national leadership in the administration and financial
integrity of HRSA's federal assistance programs and acquisitions
management. Provides leadership, direction, coordination to all phases
of grants policy, administration, independent review of competitive
grant applications, planning, development, and implementation of
policies and procedures for agreements and acquisitions. Specifically,
the Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition Management: (1) serves
as the Administrator's principal source for grants and acquisition
policy for financial integrity of HRSA programs; (2) exercises
oversight over the agency's business processes related to assistance
programs; (3) exercises the responsibility within HRSA for the award
and management of contracts; (4) plans, directs, and administers HRSA's
Community Projects Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program;
(5) directs and carries out the independent review of grant
applications of HRSA's competitive programs; (6) provides advice and
consultation on the interpretation and application of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation and HHS policies and procedures which govern
reimbursable agreements and contracts management; (7) coordinates HRSA
positions and actions with respect to the audit of contracts; (8)
functions as the focal point of all communications and negotiations
with HRSA's business partners, and liaises directly with or through
Bureaus/Offices with contractors, other organizations, and various
components of the Department; (9) provides leadership, guidance, and
advice on the promotion of the activities in HRSA relating to
procurement and material management governed by the Small Business Act
of 1958, Executive
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Order 11625, other statutes, and national policy directives for
augmenting the role of private industry and small and minority
businesses as sources of supply to the government and government
contractors; (10) plans, directs, and coordinates HRSA's category
management program; (11) oversees the administration of the Federal
Certification Program for HRSA's Contracting Officer's Representatives,
contracting acquisition professionals, and Program and Project
Managers; (12) oversees the administration and implementation of the
HRSA Federal Purchase Card Program; (13) and exercises the
responsibility within HRSA for grant and cooperative agreement receipt,
award, and post-award processes;
Office of Operations Management (RJA)
The Office of Operations Management provides strategic
organizational management and direction, and plans, directs, and
coordinates business operations and administrative management
activities for the Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition
Management. Specifically, the Office of Operations Management: (1)
serves as the principal source for administrative operations advice and
assistance; (2) provides guidance and coordinates personnel activities;
(3) provides organization and management analysis, coordinating the
allocation of personnel resources, developing policies and procedures
for internal operations, interpreting and implementing management
policies and procedures and systems; (4) develops and coordinates
administrative delegations of authority activities; (5) leads, plans,
and coordinates budgetary activities, such as contracts, procurements
and inter-agency agreements, as well as, provides guidance and support
to leadership in these areas; (6) provides support services, such as
acquisition support, travel coordination, supply management, equipment
utilization, printing, property management, space management, records
management, and management reports; (7) coordinates administrative
management activities with other components within HRSA and HHS, and
with other federal agencies, as appropriate; and (8) provides overall
support for continuity of operations and emergency support.
Office of Systems and Data (RJB)
The Office of Systems and Data provides strategic management and
direction for the Office of Federal Assistance and Acquisition
Management's efforts addressing data analysis, evaluation, and systems.
Specifically, the Office of Systems and Data: (1) coordinates and
analyzes the agency's need for federal assistance data for all
programs; (2) collects federal assistance data to quantify and measure
financial assistance data for evaluation at the national level; (3)
provides coordination and strategic guidance for management of the
Electronic Handbook, Grants.gov, and other information technology
systems; (4) coordinates Electronic Handbook data requests, dashboards,
and report development; (5) provides guidance on data management laws,
regulations, governances and policy; (6) develops and manages
performance measures; and (7) manages and maintains current data on all
electronic sites.
Division of Financial Integrity (RJ1)
The Division of Financial Integrity: (1) coordinates agency-wide
efforts addressing HHS's Program Integrity Initiative/Enterprise Risk
Management; (2) serves as the agency's focal point for resolving audit
findings on HRSA programs resulting from Single and Commercial Audits
and special reviews, and related policy; (3) conducts financial and
compliance reviews of recipient use of HRSA funds; (4) conducts the
pre-award financial assessment of HRSA recipients; (5) conducts the
pre-award and post-award review of grant applicant's and recipients
financial soundness and management including accounting systems for
managing federal grants; (6) conducts ad hoc studies and reviews
related to the financial integrity of the HRSA business processes
related to assistance programs; (7) serves as the agency's liaison with
the Office of Inspector General for investigations and audits related
to HRSA programs; (8) coordinates non-federal entities appeal actions
for the Department on HRSA decisions related to HRSA programs; (9)
coordinates the preparation of informational reports on high risk
recipients; (10) conducts internal audits; and (11) coordinates with
HRSA staff to provide fiduciary guidance to recipients for effective
management of HRSA grant funds.
Division of Grants Policy (RJ2)
The Division of Grants Policy analyzes, develops, and implements
HRSA's federal assistance award policy in compliance with statutes,
regulations, government-wide administrative requirements, and
departmental policy. The Division recommends internal procedures to
ensure consistent and effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Division of Grants Management Operations (RJ3)
The Division of Grants Management Operations exercises
responsibility within HRSA for all business aspects of grant and
cooperative agreement award and post-award processes, and participates
in the planning, development, and implementation of policies and
procedures for grants and other federal financial assistance
mechanisms. Specifically, the Division of Grans Management Operations:
(1) plans, directs, and carries out the grants officer functions for
all of HRSA's grant programs as well as awarding official functions for
various scholarship, loan, and loan repayment assistance programs; (2)
participates in the planning, development, and implementation of
policies and procedures for grants and cooperative agreements; (3)
provides assistance and technical consultation to program offices and
recipients in the application of laws, regulations, policies, and
guidelines relative to the agency's grant and cooperative agreement
programs; (4) develops standard operating procedures, methods, and
materials for the administration of the agency's grants programs; (5)
establishes standards and guides for grants management operations; (6)
reviews recipient financial status reports and prepares reports and
analyses on the recipient's use of funds; (7) provides technical
assistance to applicants and recipients on financial and administrative
aspects of grant projects; (8) provides data and analyses as necessary
for budget planning, hearings, operational planning, and management
decisions; (9) participates in the development of program guidance and
instructions for grant competitions; (10) oversees contracts, such as
in support of receipt of applications, and grant closeout operations;
and (11) supports post-award monitoring and closeout by analyzing
payment management system data and working with grants and program
office staff.
Division of Independent Review (RJ4)
The Division of Independent Review is responsible for the
management and oversight of HRSA's independent review of grant and
cooperative agreement applications for funding. Specifically, the
Division of Independent Review: (1) plans, directs, and carries out
HRSA's independent review of applications for grants and cooperative
agreement funding and assures that the process is fair, open, and
competitive; (2) develops, implements, and maintains policies and
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procedures necessary to carry out the agency's independent review/peer
review processes; (3) provides technical assistance to independent
reviewers ensuring that reviewers are aware of and comply with
appropriate administrative policies and regulations; (4) provides
technical advice and guidance to the agency regarding the independent
review processes; (5) coordinates and assures the development of
program policies and rules relating to HRSA's extramural grant
activities; and (6) provides HRSA's Bureaus/Offices with the final
disposition of all reviewed applications.
Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy (RJC)
The Office of Acquisitions Management and Policy: (1) provides
leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of policies
and procedures for contracts; (2) exercises the sole responsibility
within HRSA for the award and management of contracts; (3) provides
advice and consultation of interpretation and application of HHS
policies and procedures governing contracts management; (4) coordinates
HRSA positions and actions with respect to the audit of contracts; (5)
maintains liaison directly with or through Bureaus/Offices with
contractors, other organizations, and various components of the
department; (6) provides leadership, guidance, and advice on the
promotion of the activities in HRSA relating to procurement and
material management governed by the Small Business Act of 1958,
Executive Order 11625, other statutes, and national policy directives
for augmenting the role of private industry and small and minority
businesses as sources of supply to the government and government
contractors; (7) plans, directs, and coordinates HRSA's strategic
sourcing program; and (8) oversees the administration of the Federal
Certification Program for HRSA's Contracting Officer's Representatives,
contracting acquisition professionals, and Program and Project
Managers.
Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services (RJC1)
The Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services: (l)
provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning,
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its
assigned Bureaus/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures;
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies
and non-federal sources.
Division of Primary Care and Health Infrastructure Services (RJC2)
The Division of Primary Care and Health Infrastructure Services:
(1) provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning,
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its
assigned Bureaus/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures;
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies
and non-federal sources.
Division of Population-Based and Enterprise Services (RJC3)
The Division of Population-Based and Enterprise Services: (1)
provides comprehensive acquisition services including planning,
soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified and
negotiated procurement actions tailored to the functions of its
assigned Bureaus/Offices; (2) ensures compliance with federal laws and
regulations, departmental and HRSA guidelines, policies and procedures;
(3) provides professional, in-depth advice and consultation, customized
to the Bureaus/Offices, regarding the appropriate contract vehicles and
the various phases of the acquisition cycle; (4) conducts pre-award
reviews of proposed contracts that exceed the requirements called for
in the federal and departmental acquisition regulations in conjunction
with the other contract services divisions; (5) plans and coordinates
acquisition reviews of contracting activities within HRSA headquarters
and the field components; and (6) responds to congressional inquiries
and requests for acquisition information from other federal agencies
and non-federal sources.
Division of Procurement Management (RJC4)
The Division of Procurement Management: (1) administers the
training and certification programs in collaboration with HRSA's
programs and offices for HRSA's Contracting Officer's Representatives,
Federal Acquisitions Certification in Contracting acquisition
professionals, and Program and Project Mangers; (2) administers and
oversees HRSA's automated contracts systems and federal mandated
acquisition life cycle systems; (3) conducts and monitors the
performance of the HRSA purchase card program for headquarters,
satellite contracts office, and regional field offices; (4) develops
and implements policies, procedures, and other internal controls in
compliance with federal, departmental, and HRSA acquisition laws,
regulations, policies, and/or procedures; (5) coordinates and responds
to acquisition-related information requests including congressional
inquiries, performance management reviews, and requests for information
from the Government Accountability Office, Office of Inspector General,
and other departments and non-federal sources; (6) conducts independent
reviews and analysis requested by external and internal customers; (7)
provides contract audits and analysis related to HRSA's acquisition
actions, including terminations, modifications, cost proposals, and
invoices; (8) coordinates with HRSA's Office of Budget and Finance to
perform annual internal controls testing of HRSA's acquisition
management operations, per the requirements of the Office of Management
and Budget Circular A-123; (9) maintains the HRSA-wide contract
portfolio for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts and
Blanket Purchase Agreements; (10)
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manages the close-out process of negotiated and simplified acquisition
actions and other related actions.
Section RJ.30 Delegation of Authority
All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made
to officials and employees of affected organizational components will
continue in them or their successors pending further redelegation, if
allowed, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.
This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101)
Carole Johnson,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024-05871 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
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