HUD awards $29.17M for Business Process Consulting to Franklin Maxwell Group LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $29,171,101 ($29.2M)
Contractor: Franklin Maxwell Group LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Start Date: 2018-07-18
End Date: 2020-12-31
Contract Duration: 897 days
Daily Burn Rate: $32.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: OCFO-FM-BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTING SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20410
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Housing and Urban Development obligated $29.2 million to FRANKLIN MAXWELL GROUP LLC for work described as: OCFO-FM-BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTING SERVICES Key points: 1. Spending of $29.17M on consulting services. 2. Contract awarded via BPA Call under full and open competition. 3. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. 4. Contract duration of 897 days. 5. No small business participation noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $29.17M for business process consulting over approximately 2.5 years appears to be within a reasonable range for complex management consulting engagements. Benchmarking against similar large-scale consulting contracts would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through a BPA Call under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing outcomes for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being utilized for professional consulting services aimed at improving business processes within HUD.
Public Impact
Enhancement of HUD's internal operations and efficiency. Potential for improved service delivery to the public through optimized processes. Investment in specialized expertise to address complex administrative challenges.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Contract awarded via BPA Call, which can sometimes limit direct competition on the specific task order.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending benchmarks for this category can vary widely based on the complexity and duration of the engagement.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract did not involve small business participation. Further analysis would be needed to determine if opportunities for small businesses were overlooked or if the nature of the services precluded their involvement.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) OCFO-FM. Oversight would typically involve contract managers within HUD ensuring deliverables meet requirements and that the contractor adheres to the terms of the BPA Call.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Contracting
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Potential for limited competition if the underlying BPA was not broadly competed.
- Consulting contracts can be susceptible to scope creep and cost overruns if not managed tightly.
- Effectiveness of consulting outcomes can be difficult to measure objectively.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-housing-and-urban-developm, dc, bpa-call, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $29.2 million to FRANKLIN MAXWELL GROUP LLC. OCFO-FM-BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTING SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is FRANKLIN MAXWELL GROUP LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $29.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-07-18. End: 2020-12-31.
What specific business processes were targeted for improvement, and what were the measurable outcomes expected?
The specific business processes targeted for improvement are not detailed in the provided data. However, the objective of administrative management and general management consulting services is typically to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve service delivery, and streamline operations within an organization. Measurable outcomes would likely include metrics related to process cycle times, error reduction, cost savings, and stakeholder satisfaction.
What was the rationale for using a BPA Call mechanism for this significant award?
Using a BPA Call mechanism suggests that a broader Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) was already in place, likely established through a prior competitive process. This allows agencies to issue task orders more rapidly for specific needs, potentially reducing procurement lead times. The rationale would be to leverage an existing framework for efficiency, assuming the BPA itself was competitively awarded.
How does the $29.17M expenditure align with HUD's overall IT and administrative consulting budget?
Without access to HUD's overall budget for administrative consulting services, it is difficult to definitively align this $29.17M expenditure. However, for a department of HUD's size and scope, a multi-million dollar contract for comprehensive business process consulting is not unusual, especially if it addresses significant operational challenges or strategic initiatives.
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: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: BNL, Inc. (UEI: 143941339)
Address: 3039 CEDARWOOD LN, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
Business Categories: Category Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Sole Proprietorship, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $29,171,101
Exercised Options: $29,171,101
Current Obligation: $29,171,101
Actual Outlays: $20,789,569
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DU203NP14A09
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-07-18
Current End Date: 2020-12-31
Potential End Date: 2020-12-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-10-13
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