HUD awards $25.8M for Knowledge Management Services to SAGE COMPUTING, INC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $25,877,949 ($25.9M)
Contractor: Sage Computing, Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Start Date: 2020-12-17
End Date: 2026-09-17
Contract Duration: 2,100 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20190
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Housing and Urban Development obligated $25.9 million to SAGE COMPUTING, INC for work described as: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract value of $25.8M over its period of performance. 2. SAGE COMPUTING, INC. is the sole awardee. 3. Risk of limited competition due to sole awardee. 4. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's pricing is fixed and awarded through a delivery order. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive process. However, SAGE COMPUTING, INC. received a delivery order, which may indicate a specific need or existing relationship.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for administrative management consulting services, with the value determined through a competitive bidding process.
Public Impact
Supports the Department of Housing and Urban Development's administrative functions. Ensures continuity of knowledge management operations. Potential for improved efficiency in HUD's internal processes.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited visibility into specific performance metrics.
- Potential for vendor lock-in if not managed carefully.
Positive Signals
- Fixed-price contract provides cost certainty.
- Awarded under full and open competition.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically administrative and management consulting. Spending in this area is common across federal agencies for operational support.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in the subcontracting or prime contracting.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Accountability for performance rests with SAGE COMPUTING, INC. as per the contract terms.
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
- Potential for limited competition in future procurements.
- Lack of transparency on small business participation.
- Dependence on a single vendor for critical services.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-housing-and-urban-developm, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $25.9 million to SAGE COMPUTING, INC. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SAGE COMPUTING, INC.
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 $25.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2020-12-17. End: 2026-09-17.
What specific knowledge management capabilities are being procured?
The contract specifies 'Knowledge Management Services' under NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). This suggests services related to organizing, storing, sharing, and utilizing organizational knowledge to improve efficiency and decision-making.
What is the risk associated with a single awardee for this contract?
A single awardee, SAGE COMPUTING, INC., can pose a risk of limited competition if the initial competition was not robust or if future needs arise that could benefit from broader market engagement. It also concentrates risk on one vendor's performance.
How does this spending align with HUD's overall mission effectiveness?
Knowledge management services are crucial for any large organization like HUD to effectively manage its vast information resources, facilitate collaboration, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, thereby supporting mission effectiveness.
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) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 86614920Q00001
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 11491 SUNSET HILLS RD STE 350, RESTON, VA, 20190
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Subchapter S Corporation, Indian (Subcontinent) American Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $25,877,949
Exercised Options: $25,877,949
Current Obligation: $25,877,949
Actual Outlays: $22,097,967
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0294U
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2020-12-17
Current End Date: 2026-09-17
Potential End Date: 2026-09-17 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-07
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