HHS Awards $17.1M for UC Technology System to Carahsoft Technology Corp

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $17,126,553 ($17.1M)

Contractor: Carahsoft Technology Corp

Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Start Date: 2023-01-30

End Date: 2025-01-29

Contract Duration: 730 days

Daily Burn Rate: $23.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: THE UC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM WILL SUPPORT CLOUD-BASED IMPLEMENTATIONS. THIS SYSTEM WILL INTEGRATE SERVICES THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING THE CARE OF UCS, ENABLES ORR TO PERFORM UC BUSINESS FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION, AND INTERFA

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20201

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Health and Human Services obligated $17.1 million to CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP for work described as: THE UC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM WILL SUPPORT CLOUD-BASED IMPLEMENTATIONS. THIS SYSTEM WILL INTEGRATE SERVICES THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING THE CARE OF UCS, ENABLES ORR TO PERFORM UC BUSINESS FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION, AND INTERFA Key points: 1. The contract supports cloud-based UC technology for tracking and managing care. 2. Carahsoft Technology Corp is the awardee for this software publishing need. 3. The contract has a firm fixed price and a duration of 730 days. 4. This award falls under the Software Publishers sector (NAICS 511210).

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The $17.1M award for a 730-day period suggests a reasonable price for a comprehensive UC technology system. Benchmarking against similar large-scale software implementations would provide further clarity.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally leads to better price discovery and value for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers benefit from a competitive process that aims to secure the best value for the $17.1M investment in critical technology infrastructure.

Public Impact

Enhances tracking and management of care for UCS. Supports critical business functions for the Administration for Children and Families. Leverages cloud-based solutions for modern IT infrastructure. Ensures integration of services to meet specific mission requirements.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of specific performance metrics in the provided data.
Potential for scope creep in complex technology system implementations.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Firm fixed price contract type.
Supports critical mission functions for HHS.

Sector Analysis

The Software Publishers sector (NAICS 511210) encompasses companies that develop and publish software. Spending in this sector is crucial for government modernization efforts, with typical contract values varying widely based on software complexity and scale.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Future opportunities may exist for small businesses in subcontracting roles or for specific components of the system.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made via a BPA Call, suggesting it falls under a pre-existing Blanket Purchase Agreement. Oversight would involve monitoring performance against the BPA call terms and the contract's specific deliverables.

Related Government Programs

Software Publishers
Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
Administration for Children and Families Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for integration challenges.
Reliance on a single vendor for core technology.
Need for ongoing cybersecurity monitoring.
Ensuring user adoption and training effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Health and Human Services awarded $17.1 million to CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. THE UC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM WILL SUPPORT CLOUD-BASED IMPLEMENTATIONS. THIS SYSTEM WILL INTEGRATE SERVICES THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING THE CARE OF UCS, ENABLES ORR TO PERFORM UC BUSINESS FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION, AND INTERFA

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $17.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2023-01-30. End: 2025-01-29.

What specific cloud-based UC technologies are being implemented and how do they align with current government cloud strategy?

The provided data does not specify the exact UC technologies or their alignment with government cloud strategy. Further details on the system's architecture and adherence to federal cloud guidelines (e.g., FedRAMP) would be necessary to assess this aspect comprehensively.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this UC technology system and how will success be measured?

The provided data lacks information on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the UC technology system. Measuring success will likely depend on defined metrics related to system uptime, user adoption, data accuracy, and the efficiency of care tracking and management functions.

How will the integration of services be managed to ensure seamless operation and avoid vendor lock-in?

The data does not detail the integration management strategy. Ensuring seamless operation and avoiding vendor lock-in will require clear technical specifications, adherence to open standards, and robust contract management to oversee the integration process and vendor performance.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Information › Software Publishers › Software Publishers

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - APLLICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation ID: 75ACF123Q00008

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 11493 SUNSET HILLS RD, RESTON, VA, 20190

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $17,126,553

Exercised Options: $17,126,553

Current Obligation: $17,126,553

Actual Outlays: $17,126,552

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 75P00122A00001

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline