DOE awards $11.7M for Technical and Management Services to Protection Strategies Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,744,383 ($11.7M)
Contractor: Protection Strategies Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2005-08-09
End Date: 2011-02-11
Contract Duration: 2,012 days
Daily Burn Rate: $5.8K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: Other
Official Description: TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: GERMANTOWN, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20874
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $11.7 million to PROTECTION STRATEGIES INC for work described as: TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Protection Strategies Inc. for administrative management and general management consulting services. 2. The contract was a competitive delivery order under a larger agreement. 3. Spending occurred over a period of approximately 5.5 years. 4. The primary service category is Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611).
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award value of $11.7M over 5.5 years suggests a moderate annual spend. Benchmarking against similar contracts for management consulting services is difficult without more specific details on the scope of work and deliverables.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
This was a competitive delivery order, indicating that multiple vendors likely had an opportunity to bid. The competitive nature of the award is a positive sign for price discovery and potentially achieving a fair market price.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process suggests that taxpayer funds were likely used efficiently, though the exact value for money is hard to ascertain without further details.
Public Impact
Citizens benefit from improved administrative and management processes within the Department of Energy. The contract supports jobs in the consulting services sector. Transparency in government contracting is maintained through competitive award processes.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 58 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited specific details on performance outcomes.
- Potential for scope creep in management consulting services.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process.
- Clear service category identified.
Sector Analysis
The Department of Energy utilizes management and consulting services to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the specific services rendered, but this award falls within a typical range for complex government consulting engagements.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication in the provided data whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors in this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was a delivery order under a larger contract, suggesting that oversight mechanisms were likely in place. Further review of the parent contract and delivery order specifics would be needed to assess the full extent of oversight.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics.
- Limited detail on the scope of services.
- No information on small business participation.
- Unclear if the contract was a sole-source or limited competition.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-energy, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $11.7 million to PROTECTION STRATEGIES INC. TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PROTECTION STRATEGIES INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $11.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-08-09. End: 2011-02-11.
What specific management and technical challenges did Protection Strategies Inc. address for the Department of Energy?
The provided data does not specify the exact technical and management challenges addressed. However, given the NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), the services likely encompassed areas such as organizational efficiency, strategic planning, process improvement, and potentially program management support within the Department of Energy.
How did the competitive bidding process ensure the best value for taxpayers on this $11.7M contract?
A competitive delivery order implies that multiple vendors submitted proposals, allowing the Department of Energy to compare technical approaches and pricing. This competition generally drives down costs and encourages vendors to offer their best value. However, without access to the proposals and evaluation criteria, it's impossible to definitively state the extent to which best value was achieved.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of Protection Strategies Inc.'s services?
The provided data does not include information on the specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) established for this contract. For management consulting services, KPIs often relate to improvements in efficiency, cost savings achieved, successful implementation of new processes, or achievement of strategic objectives. A thorough review of the contract's statement of work would be necessary to identify these metrics.
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: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2300 9TH ST S STE 303, ARLINGTON, VA, 22204
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, HUBZone Firm, Not Designated a Small Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, Veteran Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,492,892
Exercised Options: $12,083,239
Current Obligation: $11,744,383
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0369M
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-08-09
Current End Date: 2011-02-11
Potential End Date: 2011-02-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-03-30
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