DOE awards $66.6M for IT support services to Accenture Federal Services under BPA Call
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $66,569,929 ($66.6M)
Contractor: Accenture Federal Services LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2020-11-28
End Date: 2025-11-27
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $36.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: TASK ORDER 27: STRATEGIC, TECHNICAL, ADVISORY, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE OCIO STAFF AND PROGRAM OFFICE CUSTOMERS.
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20585
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $66.6 million to ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC for work described as: TASK ORDER 27: STRATEGIC, TECHNICAL, ADVISORY, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE OCIO STAFF AND PROGRAM OFFICE CUSTOMERS. Key points: 1. Significant contract value for IT support services. 2. Accenture Federal Services is the sole awardee for this task order. 3. Potential risks include vendor lock-in and limited price discovery due to sole award. 4. The sector is Information Technology, specifically Computer Systems Design Services.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a Time and Materials type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed closely. Benchmarking against similar contracts for IT support services is difficult without more detailed scope information.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The task order was awarded under a BPA Call, which implies the underlying BPA was competed full and open. However, the specific task order award to Accenture Federal Services may not have undergone further competition, impacting price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for IT support services. The effectiveness of competition at the task order level will determine the value for money.
Public Impact
Citizens rely on the Department of Energy for critical functions, which are supported by these IT services. The contract supports multiple OCIO staff and program office customers, indicating broad internal impact. Transparency in how this large sum is spent on IT support is crucial for public trust.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns with Time and Materials contract.
- Limited visibility into task-level competition.
- No small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under a full and open competed BPA.
- Long-term contract duration provides stability for IT support.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. Spending benchmarks for similar IT support services vary widely based on scope and complexity, but $66.6M over five years is substantial.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small businesses were not involved in this specific task order award (sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if the underlying BPA included small business participation goals.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be critical to manage the Time and Materials contract effectively and ensure that the services provided are necessary and cost-efficient. The Department of Energy's contracting office is responsible for this oversight.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials contract type.
- Lack of task-level competition.
- No small business participation.
- Potential for cost overruns.
- Limited transparency on specific services.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-energy, dc, bpa-call, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $66.6 million to ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. TASK ORDER 27: STRATEGIC, TECHNICAL, ADVISORY, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE OCIO STAFF AND PROGRAM OFFICE CUSTOMERS.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $66.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2020-11-28. End: 2025-11-27.
What specific IT support services are included in this task order, and how do they align with the Department of Energy's strategic goals?
The task order broadly covers 'Strategic, Technical, Advisory, and Other Support Services.' A detailed breakdown of specific services is needed to assess their alignment with DOE's strategic objectives and to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds. Without this, it's difficult to confirm value.
What mechanisms are in place to control costs and prevent overruns on this Time and Materials contract?
Time and Materials contracts inherently carry a risk of cost overruns. Effective oversight, clear task definitions, and robust monitoring of labor hours and material costs by the contracting officer are essential. Regular reviews and ceiling adjustments based on performance are also critical.
How does the Department of Energy ensure fair and reasonable pricing when awarding task orders under a BPA Call without further competition?
While the initial BPA may have been competed, awarding task orders without further competition requires the agency to ensure fair and reasonable pricing through mechanisms like market research, historical price analysis, and negotiation. The contracting officer must document this justification thoroughly.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › IT AND TELECOM - APLLICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Novetta Solutions, LLC
Address: 800 N GLEBE RD STE 300, ARLINGTON, VA, 22203
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Foreign Owned, Foreign-Owned and U.S.-Incorporated Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $92,039,154
Exercised Options: $91,943,247
Current Obligation: $66,569,929
Actual Outlays: $60,117,852
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 94
Total Subaward Amount: $30,089,972
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 89303019AIM000005
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2020-11-28
Current End Date: 2025-11-27
Potential End Date: 2026-11-26 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-09-02
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