State Department Awards $2.4M Analyst Support Task Order to PACARCTIC, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $2,421,534 ($2.4M)
Contractor: Pacarctic, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2023-04-24
End Date: 2025-09-23
Contract Duration: 883 days
Daily Burn Rate: $2.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: Other
Official Description: NEW TASK ORDER AWARD FOR ANALYST SUPPORT FOR OIG
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20520
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $2.4 million to PACARCTIC, LLC for work described as: NEW TASK ORDER AWARD FOR ANALYST SUPPORT FOR OIG Key points: 1. Contract awarded for administrative management and general management consulting services. 2. Task order is a delivery order under an existing contract. 3. No specific competition details available, but listed as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION'. 4. Spending is concentrated in Washington D.C.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value is $2.42 million over approximately 29 months. Without specific benchmarks for similar analyst support contracts, assessing value is difficult. The pricing structure is labor hours, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract is listed as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION', suggesting a limited competition approach, possibly a sole-source award or a specific set-aside not detailed. This limits price discovery and potentially increases costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition may result in higher costs than a fully competitive process. Taxpayer funds are being used for consulting services, and the value for money needs to be closely monitored.
Public Impact
Taxpayer funds are being allocated for consulting services to support the Office of Inspector General. The duration of the contract extends into late 2025, indicating ongoing support needs. The specific nature of the 'analyst support' is not detailed, making it hard to gauge direct public impact.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition raises concerns about price reasonableness.
- Lack of detailed scope of work makes value assessment difficult.
- Labor hour contract type can be prone to cost creep.
Positive Signals
- Award supports oversight functions, which is crucial for accountability.
- Contract duration provides stability for necessary support.
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611). This sector often involves providing expertise to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Benchmarks for this type of service can vary widely based on specialization and duration.
Small Business Impact
The contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was considered or required.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is for analyst support for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), which inherently involves oversight. However, the effectiveness of this oversight depends on the scope and independence of the analysts' work.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition may lead to higher costs.
- Labor hour contract type increases risk of cost overruns.
- Lack of detailed scope of work hinders value assessment.
- No small business participation noted.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-state, dc, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $2.4 million to PACARCTIC, LLC. NEW TASK ORDER AWARD FOR ANALYST SUPPORT FOR OIG
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PACARCTIC, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $2.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2023-04-24. End: 2025-09-23.
What specific analytical tasks will PACARCTIC, LLC perform, and how do these tasks align with the OIG's mission to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse?
The specific analytical tasks are not detailed in the provided data. To assess alignment with the OIG's mission, a review of the task order's statement of work is necessary. This would clarify if the support focuses on financial audits, performance evaluations, investigations, or other critical oversight functions, ensuring taxpayer funds are used effectively and responsibly.
Given the limited competition, what measures are in place to ensure the $2.42 million awarded represents fair and reasonable pricing for the services rendered?
With limited competition, ensuring fair and reasonable pricing is critical. The Department of State should have conducted a thorough price analysis, potentially comparing proposed costs to historical data, other contract vehicles, or independent government cost estimates. Robust contract surveillance and performance monitoring are also essential to manage labor hours and prevent cost overruns.
How will the effectiveness of the analyst support be measured, and what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract?
Effectiveness measurement and KPIs are crucial for any consulting contract. For this task order, KPIs should focus on the quality and timeliness of analytical reports, the identification of actionable insights, and the contribution to the OIG's overall oversight objectives. Regular performance reviews and feedback mechanisms between the government and PACARCTIC, LLC are necessary to track progress and ensure desired outcomes are 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: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 3800 CENTERPOINT DR STE 502, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99503
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $2,740,940
Exercised Options: $2,740,940
Current Obligation: $2,421,534
Actual Outlays: $301,116
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 19AQMM20D0061
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2023-04-24
Current End Date: 2025-09-23
Potential End Date: 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-19
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