USAID awards $39.6M contract to PM Consulting Group for management consulting services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $39,598,421 ($39.6M)
Contractor: PM Consulting Group LLC
Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development
Start Date: 2022-05-23
End Date: 2025-02-11
Contract Duration: 995 days
Daily Burn Rate: $39.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: CREATION OF THE PDEX AWARD
Place of Performance
Location: TOWSON, BALTIMORE County, MARYLAND, 21204
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Agency for International Development obligated $39.6 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC for work described as: CREATION OF THE PDEX AWARD Key points: 1. Contract awarded to PM Consulting Group LLC for administrative management and general management consulting. 2. The contract has a duration of 995 days, ending in February 2025. 3. Awarded under full and open competition after exclusion of sources. 4. The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee. 5. The base value is $39.6M, with a potential value of $39.8M.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type allows for cost reimbursement plus a fixed fee, which can be reasonable for services where costs are difficult to predict precisely. The difference between the base and potential value is minimal, suggesting a well-defined scope.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition after exclusion of sources, indicating a competitive process was used to select the contractor. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary consulting services.
Public Impact
Supports USAID's mission through expert consulting services. Ensures efficient management and operational support for agency programs. Potential for improved program delivery and effectiveness through specialized expertise.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts can incentivize cost overruns if not closely monitored.
- Potential for scope creep if requirements are not clearly defined and managed.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition promotes fair pricing.
- Experienced contractor likely to provide valuable expertise.
- Clear contract end date provides a defined project timeline.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this sector is common across government agencies for specialized expertise and program support.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses (sb: false). Therefore, small businesses were not specifically targeted for this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract's duration and cost structure will require ongoing oversight from USAID to ensure performance objectives are met and costs remain within the negotiated fee.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Agency for International Development Contracting
- Agency for International Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
- Contractor is not a small business.
- Potential for scope creep.
- Requires ongoing oversight to ensure value.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, agency-for-international-development, md, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Agency for International Development awarded $39.6 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC. CREATION OF THE PDEX AWARD
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 $39.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2022-05-23. End: 2025-02-11.
What specific management consulting services are being provided under this contract, and how do they align with USAID's strategic objectives?
The contract is for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611). These services likely encompass strategic planning, organizational efficiency improvements, program management support, and operational analysis to enhance USAID's effectiveness in achieving its foreign assistance and development goals.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will their achievement be measured to ensure value for money?
While specific KPIs are not detailed in the provided data, typical metrics for such contracts include timely delivery of reports, successful implementation of recommendations, client satisfaction, and demonstrable improvements in operational efficiency or program outcomes. USAID's contracting officers will monitor these against the contract's statement of work.
How does the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure mitigate risks associated with unpredictable costs in consulting services for USAID?
The CPFF structure allows USAID to reimburse the contractor for allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee. This provides cost certainty for the agency regarding the fee component while covering necessary expenses. However, robust oversight is crucial to manage the 'cost' portion and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
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 AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
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, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $95,000,000
Exercised Options: $95,000,000
Current Obligation: $39,598,421
Actual Outlays: $29,344,153
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 4
Total Subaward Amount: $11,806,672
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2022-05-23
Current End Date: 2025-02-11
Potential End Date: 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-06-16
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