Usaid's $61M Prh/Pec Egypt MAA Contract Awarded to ICF Macro Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $61,085,563 ($61.1M)
Contractor: ICF Macro Inc
Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development
Start Date: 2005-05-10
End Date: 2009-09-28
Contract Duration: 1,602 days
Daily Burn Rate: $38.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: PRH/PEC - MEASURE DHS PHASE II INCREMENTAL EGYPT MAA
Place of Performance
Location: BELTSVILLE, PRINCE GEORGES County, MARYLAND, 20705
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Agency for International Development obligated $61.1 million to ICF MACRO INC for work described as: PRH/PEC - MEASURE DHS PHASE II INCREMENTAL EGYPT MAA Key points: 1. Contract awarded for professional, scientific, and technical services. 2. ICF MACRO INC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee. 5. The contract duration was 1602 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was a Cost Plus Award Fee type, which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. The total award was $61,008,556.29 over approximately 4.4 years. Without specific performance metrics and award fee payouts, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires robust oversight to ensure fair pricing and prevent cost overruns.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for this contract. The effectiveness of the award fee structure in controlling costs and ensuring value for money is a key consideration for taxpayer impact.
Public Impact
International development programs often involve significant taxpayer investment. The nature of 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' can be broad, requiring clear deliverables. Long contract durations necessitate ongoing monitoring for efficiency and effectiveness.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires strong oversight.
- Broad service category may lack specific performance metrics.
- Contract duration is substantial.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Agency: Agency for International Development.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services,' a broad category. Spending in this sector can vary widely depending on the specific services rendered and the agency's mission. Benchmarks are difficult without more specific service details.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was sought or subcontracted.
Oversight & Accountability
The Cost Plus Award Fee contract type necessitates strong government oversight to ensure performance targets are met and costs are controlled. The Agency for International Development's oversight mechanisms are crucial for accountability on this contract.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Agency for International Development Contracting
- Agency for International Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPAF structure.
- Lack of specific service details hinders value assessment.
- No indication of small business participation.
- Long contract duration requires sustained oversight.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, agency-for-international-development, md, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Agency for International Development awarded $61.1 million to ICF MACRO INC. PRH/PEC - MEASURE DHS PHASE II INCREMENTAL EGYPT MAA
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ICF MACRO INC.
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 $61.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-05-10. End: 2009-09-28.
What specific technical services were provided under this contract, and how did they align with USAID's mission objectives in Egypt?
The contract's description as 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' is very broad. To assess value, it's crucial to understand the precise nature of the services rendered, such as research, analysis, or program support, and how these directly contributed to USAID's goals in Egypt. Without this detail, the value proposition remains unclear.
How effectively did the Cost Plus Award Fee structure incentivize performance and control costs for ICF MACRO INC?
The Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) structure ties contractor compensation to performance. For this contract, the effectiveness hinges on the clarity and measurability of the award criteria and the rigor of USAID's evaluation process. Without insight into the award fee payouts and performance reviews, it's difficult to determine if CPAF successfully drove optimal performance and cost efficiency or potentially inflated costs.
What was the competitive landscape for these services, and did full and open competition result in the best possible pricing?
While the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' the specific nature of the services and the CPAF structure can influence price discovery. A thorough analysis would examine the number of bids received, the range of proposed costs, and whether the final negotiated price reflects competitive market rates for the specialized services provided.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: M/OAA/GH-05-1168
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: ICF International, Inc. (UEI: 139001544)
Address: 11785 BLTSVLLE DR STE 300, BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $2,443,925,254
Exercised Options: $1,223,274,965
Current Obligation: $61,085,563
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-05-10
Current End Date: 2009-09-28
Potential End Date: 2009-09-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-02-21
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