Number: RL30574 Title: DEFENSE OUTSOURCING: OMB CIRCULAR A-76 POLICY AND OPTIONS FOR CONGRESS-PROCEEDINGS OF A CRS SEMINAR Authors: Valerie Bailey Grasso, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division Abstract: On April 13, 2000, the Congressional Research Service sponsored a policy seminar entitled "Defense Outsourcing OMB Circular A-76 and Options for Congress." This report summarizes that seminar. It focuses on DOD's efforts to encourage greater use of the Circular as a mechanism for increased competition in the marketplace. Pages: 7 Date: Updated May 30, 2000