DoD's $18.87M Consulting Contract with Hydrogeologic, Inc. Awarded via Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $18,872,039 ($18.9M)
Contractor: Hydrogeologic, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2000-01-28
End Date: 2007-10-26
Contract Duration: 2,828 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: HERNDON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20170
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $18.9 million to HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Total contract value: $18.87 million. 2. Contractor: Hydrogeologic, Inc. 3. Awarded by the Department of the Army (DoD). 4. Service type: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 5. Contract type: Fixed Price, Definitive Contract.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $18.87 million over nearly 8 years suggests a moderate annual spend. Without specific deliverables or benchmarks, assessing value for money is difficult. The fixed-price structure provides some cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for consulting services.
Public Impact
Consulting services for administrative and general management were procured. The contract spanned almost 8 years, indicating a long-term need. Fixed-price contract type offers predictable costs for the government.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long contract duration without clear performance metrics.
- Lack of specific details on services rendered.
- No indication of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Fixed-price contract type.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under management consulting services, a broad sector. Benchmarks for this type of service vary widely based on specialization and duration. The $18.87M over 8 years averages around $2.36M annually.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not set aside for small businesses and there is no explicit mention of small business participation. Further investigation would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. Standard government oversight processes would apply, but specific details on monitoring and accountability for this contract are not provided.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific service details.
- Long contract duration without clear performance indicators.
- No explicit mention of small business subcontracting.
- Limited information on pricing structure and market comparison.
- Potential for scope creep over an 8-year period.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $18.9 million to HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $18.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2000-01-28. End: 2007-10-26.
What specific management consulting services were provided under this contract, and how did they contribute to the Army's mission?
The provided data classifies the service as 'Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services' (NAICS 541611). However, it does not detail the specific tasks performed. To assess value, one would need to understand if these services addressed critical operational needs, improved efficiency, or supported strategic objectives within the Department of the Army.
Given the 8-year duration, were there mechanisms in place to ensure the continued relevance and effectiveness of the consulting services?
The contract's long duration (2000-2007) necessitates oversight to ensure ongoing relevance. While the fixed-price nature provides cost certainty, it's crucial that the Army had processes to review deliverables, adapt to changing needs, and ensure the consulting remained valuable throughout the contract period. Without performance data, effectiveness is hard to gauge.
How did the pricing compare to market rates for similar consulting services during the contract period?
The data does not provide specific pricing details beyond the total award value. A thorough assessment would require comparing the per-unit costs (if applicable) or the overall annual spend against industry benchmarks for administrative and management consulting services during the 2000-2007 timeframe. The 'fair' rating reflects this lack of detailed pricing comparison.
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
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Address: 1155 HERNDON PKWY STE 900, HERNDON, VA, 20170
Business Categories: Category Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2000-01-28
Current End Date: 2007-10-26
Potential End Date: 2007-10-26 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-09-26
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