DoD's $18.17M Consulting Contract with Kearney & Company: Administrative Management Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $18,165,039 ($18.2M)
Contractor: Kearney & Company, P.C.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-09-23
End Date: 2012-03-22
Contract Duration: 1,642 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TAS::57 3400::TAS
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20330, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $18.2 million to KEARNEY & COMPANY, P.C. for work described as: ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TAS::57 3400::TAS Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Kearney & Company for administrative management consulting. 2. Full and open competition was utilized for this contract. 3. The contract duration was 1642 days, ending in March 2012. 4. The contract was for Time and Materials pricing. 5. The award was made by the Department of the Air Force.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's value of $18.17 million over approximately 4.5 years suggests a moderate annual spend for consulting services. Benchmarking against similar administrative management consulting contracts would be necessary to fully assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery. This method allows multiple vendors to bid, theoretically driving down costs and ensuring fair market pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were utilized through a competitive process, aiming for efficient allocation of resources for administrative management services.
Public Impact
Consulting services provided to the Department of the Air Force. Contract supported administrative management and general management functions. The duration of the contract indicates a long-term need for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing can lead to cost overruns if not closely monitored.
- Contract ended in 2012, historical data may have limited current relevance.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Contract awarded to a specific company for defined services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional services, specifically administrative management and general management consulting. Spending in this sector can vary widely depending on agency needs and the complexity of the services required.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would have been managed by the Department of the Air Force. The Time and Materials pricing structure necessitates robust oversight to control costs and ensure performance.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing.
- Contract ended in 2012.
- Lack of specific performance metrics.
- No small business participation data.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, dc, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $18.2 million to KEARNEY & COMPANY, P.C.. ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TAS::57 3400::TAS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is KEARNEY & COMPANY, P.C..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $18.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-23. End: 2012-03-22.
What was the specific impact of Kearney & Company's services on the Air Force's administrative management efficiency?
The provided data does not detail the specific outcomes or impact of the consulting services. To assess effectiveness, one would need to review performance reports, agency feedback, and any documented improvements in administrative processes or management.
How did the Time and Materials pricing structure influence the final cost compared to a fixed-price contract?
Time and Materials contracts carry inherent risk of cost escalation if not managed diligently. Without comparative data from a fixed-price bid or post-contract analysis, it's difficult to quantify the exact cost difference, but it generally allows for flexibility at the potential expense of cost certainty.
Were there any performance issues or contract modifications during the 1642-day period?
The data provided does not include information on performance issues or contract modifications. Such details would typically be found in contract performance records, modification logs, or agency audit reports, which are not included in this dataset.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1701 DUKE ST STE 500, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $20,395,378
Exercised Options: $20,395,378
Current Obligation: $18,165,039
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: FA701407A0008
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-23
Current End Date: 2012-03-22
Potential End Date: 2012-03-22 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-10-20
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