DoD awards $11.7M contract for management consulting services to URS Federal Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,691,284 ($11.7M)
Contractor: URS Federal Services, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-02-15
End Date: 2009-02-14
Contract Duration: 365 days
Daily Burn Rate: $32.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: ACRN KC - M6785408RCAW687
Place of Performance
Location: QUANTICO, PRINCE WILLIAM County, VIRGINIA, 22134
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $11.7 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. for work described as: ACRN KC - M6785408RCAW687 Key points: 1. Contract awarded to URS Federal Services, Inc. for administrative and general management consulting. 2. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 3. The contract value is $11.7 million. 4. The contract duration is 365 days. 5. The contract was awarded by the Department of the Navy.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $11.7 million for 365 days of management consulting services appears reasonable given the scope. Benchmarking against similar contracts for administrative and general management consulting services is necessary for a definitive assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. This method typically leads to competitive pricing as multiple vendors have the opportunity to bid.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally beneficial for taxpayers as it promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in government spending.
Public Impact
Provides essential administrative and management consulting to the Department of the Navy. Supports operational efficiency within a key defense agency. The contract's fixed-price nature offers cost certainty to the government.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in consulting services.
- Limited visibility into specific deliverables and outcomes.
Positive Signals
- Awarded via full and open competition.
- Firm fixed-price contract type.
- Supports critical defense agency operations.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services, a common area of government expenditure. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the specific services and expertise required.
Small Business Impact
The provided data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were excluded or if the contract scope was not suitable for them.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would typically involve the Department of the Navy monitoring contract performance, ensuring deliverables meet requirements, and managing payments. The ACRN and award details suggest internal tracking mechanisms are in place.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- Potential for cost overruns if scope is not well-defined.
- Limited information on specific consulting outcomes.
- No indication of small business involvement.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, va, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $11.7 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC.. ACRN KC - M6785408RCAW687
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is URS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $11.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-02-15. End: 2009-02-14.
What specific management consulting services were provided under this contract?
The contract specifies 'Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services' (NAICS 541611). However, the precise nature of these services, such as strategic planning, organizational efficiency improvements, or process re-engineering, is not detailed in the provided data. Further documentation would be required to understand the exact scope of work performed.
What was the competitive landscape like for this specific solicitation?
The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION,' indicating that multiple vendors were eligible to bid. While this suggests a competitive process, the number of bids received and the specific companies that participated are not provided. This information would offer deeper insight into the effectiveness of the competition.
How did the final price compare to initial estimates or benchmarked rates for similar services?
Without initial estimates or access to a benchmark database for comparable management consulting contracts, it is difficult to definitively assess the value for money. The firm fixed-price nature provides cost certainty, but a thorough review would require comparing the awarded price against industry standards and the specific deliverables achieved.
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: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: AECOM Global II, LLC (UEI: 043271568)
Address: 20501 SENECA MEADOWS PARKWAY, SUITE 300, GERMANTOWN, MD, 06
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $11,691,284
Exercised Options: $11,691,284
Current Obligation: $11,691,284
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: M6785402A9011
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-02-15
Current End Date: 2009-02-14
Potential End Date: 2009-02-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-10-24
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