USAID Spends $30M on PMO Support for Innovation Design & Advisory Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $29,891,526 ($29.9M)
Contractor: PM Consulting Group LLC
Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development
Start Date: 2018-08-14
End Date: 2023-10-14
Contract Duration: 1,887 days
Daily Burn Rate: $15.8K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::CL::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE INNOVATION DESIGN AND ADVISORY SERVICES TEAM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED BUY-IN SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL DESIGN FIRMS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF A PMO.
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20012
Plain-Language Summary
Agency for International Development obligated $29.9 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC for work described as: IGF::CL::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE INNOVATION DESIGN AND ADVISORY SERVICES TEAM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED BUY-IN SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL DESIGN FIRMS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF A PMO. Key points: 1. Contract awarded to PM Consulting Group LLC for specialized buy-in support. 2. Services cover administrative management and general management consulting. 3. The contract has been active for over 5 years, ending in October 2023. 4. This acquisition aimed to facilitate access to technical design firms via a PMO.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $29.9M over 5 years suggests a significant investment. Benchmarking against similar PMO support contracts for innovation and advisory services is needed to assess if the pricing is competitive.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs compared to a competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: Without competition, taxpayers may have paid a premium for these specialized consulting services.
Public Impact
Supports USAID's innovation and design initiatives, potentially impacting global development projects. The use of a PMO suggests a structured approach to managing complex technical design firms. Long contract duration raises questions about sustained need and potential for market competition over time.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Long contract duration
- High contract value
Positive Signals
- Supports critical innovation and design functions
- Utilizes a structured PMO approach
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services, a broad category often supporting government agency operations. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on agency needs for strategic planning, program management, and specialized advisory functions.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to PM Consulting Group LLC, a single entity. There is no indication of small business participation or subcontracting within the provided data.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Agency for International Development (USAID). Oversight would typically involve contract performance monitoring and financial reviews by USAID contracting officers.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Agency for International Development Contracting
- Agency for International Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition and price discovery.
- Long contract duration may indicate a lack of market dynamism or opportunity for re-competition.
- High contract value warrants scrutiny for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Absence of small business participation noted.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, agency-for-international-development, dc, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Agency for International Development awarded $29.9 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC. IGF::CL::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE INNOVATION DESIGN AND ADVISORY SERVICES TEAM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED BUY-IN SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL DESIGN FIRMS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF A PMO.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Agency for International Development (Agency for International Development).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $29.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-08-14. End: 2023-10-14.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and what steps were taken to ensure fair and reasonable pricing without competition?
The justification for a sole-source award typically involves unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of market availability. Without this information, it's difficult to assess if fair and reasonable pricing was achieved. Agencies should document the rationale thoroughly and explore options like limited competition or market research to validate pricing.
How effectively did the PMO manage the technical design firms and ensure the delivery of specialized buy-in support aligned with USAID's innovation goals?
Effectiveness hinges on the PMO's ability to select appropriate firms, manage their performance, control costs, and ensure deliverables meet USAID's strategic objectives for innovation and design. Performance metrics, client feedback, and project outcomes would be key indicators of success.
Given the $30M value and 5-year duration, what was the long-term strategic value and impact of this specific PMO support arrangement for USAID's mission?
The long-term value depends on whether the support facilitated significant advancements in USAID's innovation pipeline, led to successful project implementations, or enhanced the agency's capacity for managing complex technical partnerships. Assessing the return on investment and alignment with USAID's overarching mission goals is crucial.
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 COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 7200AA18Q00018
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 100 WEST RD STE 300, TOWSON, MD, 21204
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, HUBZone Firm, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $30,000,000
Exercised Options: $30,000,000
Current Obligation: $29,891,526
Actual Outlays: $29,053,031
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-08-14
Current End Date: 2023-10-14
Potential End Date: 2023-10-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2024-09-06
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