USAID Spends $419M on Global Malaria Commodities via Competitive Delivery Order to John Snow, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $418,923,405 ($418.9M)
Contractor: John Snow, Incorporated
Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development
Start Date: 2007-04-10
End Date: 2012-10-05
Contract Duration: 2,005 days
Daily Burn Rate: $208.9K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: PROVIDE MALARIA COMMODITIES WORLDWIDE.
Place of Performance
Location: BOSTON, SUFFOLK County, MASSACHUSETTS, 02210
Plain-Language Summary
Agency for International Development obligated $418.9 million to JOHN SNOW, INCORPORATED for work described as: PROVIDE MALARIA COMMODITIES WORLDWIDE. Key points: 1. Significant investment in global health commodities. 2. John Snow, Inc. is a key player in public health supply chains. 3. Potential risk in reliance on a single contractor for critical supplies. 4. Spending falls within professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The total award of $419 million over five years suggests a substantial commitment. Benchmarking against similar global health commodity contracts would be necessary for a precise value assessment, but the competitive nature of the award implies a degree of price discovery.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
This was awarded as a competitive delivery order, indicating that multiple vendors likely had the opportunity to bid. The competitive process should have facilitated price discovery and ensured a reasonable cost for the services provided.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to procure essential malaria commodities, contributing to global health initiatives and potentially saving lives.
Public Impact
Ensures availability of critical malaria prevention and treatment supplies globally. Supports USAID's mission to combat infectious diseases and improve health outcomes. Contributes to the global fight against malaria, a major public health threat.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Contract duration of 5 years.
- Potential for supply chain disruptions.
- Reliance on a single awardee for critical commodities.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process.
- Focus on essential health commodities.
- Significant investment in global health.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services,' a broad category. Global health commodity procurement is a specialized area, and the spending level is significant for this niche, reflecting the scale of international health programs.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this contract. Given the large scale and specialized nature of global health commodity procurement, it is less likely that small businesses would be prime contractors, though they might participate as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal agency responsible for overseeing foreign aid. Oversight would focus on ensuring timely delivery, quality of commodities, and adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Agency for International Development Contracting
- Agency for International Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract duration.
- Reliance on a single awardee.
- Potential for supply chain disruptions.
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can sometimes lead to higher costs if not managed tightly.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, agency-for-international-development, ma, delivery-order, 100m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Agency for International Development awarded $418.9 million to JOHN SNOW, INCORPORATED. PROVIDE MALARIA COMMODITIES WORLDWIDE.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is JOHN SNOW, INCORPORATED.
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 $418.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-10. End: 2012-10-05.
What is the specific breakdown of malaria commodities procured under this contract?
The provided data does not detail the specific types or quantities of malaria commodities. Further analysis would require access to the contract's statement of work or delivery schedules. Understanding this breakdown is crucial for assessing the precise impact and value of the procurement.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) for John Snow, Inc. under this contract?
The data does not specify the KPIs. Typically, for commodity procurement, KPIs would include on-time delivery rates, quality assurance of products, inventory management, and adherence to distribution plans. USAID's oversight would monitor these metrics.
How does the cost per unit of these malaria commodities compare to other similar procurements?
A direct per-unit cost comparison is not possible with the given data. The total award amount and contract type (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) provide limited insight into unit pricing. Benchmarking against other USAID or global health procurements of similar malaria commodities would be necessary.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › N – Health R&D Services
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 44 FARNSWORTH ST FL 7, BOSTON, MA, 02210
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $418,923,405
Exercised Options: $418,923,405
Current Obligation: $418,923,405
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: AIDGPOI000600007
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-10
Current End Date: 2012-10-05
Potential End Date: 2012-10-05 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-11-02
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