DOL awards IMPAQ $15.9M for Management Consulting Services

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $15,895,580 ($15.9M)

Contractor: Impaq International, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Labor

Start Date: 2006-07-10

End Date: 2011-06-27

Contract Duration: 1,813 days

Daily Burn Rate: $8.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: THIS IS A CONTRACT FOR IMPAQ

Place of Performance

Location: COLUMBIA, HOWARD County, MARYLAND, 21044

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Labor obligated $15.9 million to IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC for work described as: THIS IS A CONTRACT FOR IMPAQ Key points: 1. Contract awarded to IMPAQ International, LLC for administrative management and general management consulting. 2. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 3. The contract duration is 1813 days. 4. The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee. 5. The award value is $15,895,579.76.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract's Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar consulting contracts is difficult without more detailed service descriptions.

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 Fixed Fee pricing structure may not always yield the most cost-effective outcome for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for consulting services, with the ultimate impact on value dependent on the effectiveness and efficiency of the services provided.

Public Impact

Citizens benefit from improved government administrative and management processes. The contract supports the Department of Labor's mission in employment and training. Transparency in government spending is maintained through public contract data.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
Lack of specific performance metrics makes value assessment challenging.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Long-term contract provides stability for services.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on agency needs and project scope. Benchmarks are difficult without specific service details.

Small Business Impact

The contract was awarded to IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC, which is not indicated as a small business. There is no information on subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract is managed by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. Oversight would focus on ensuring the consulting services meet the defined objectives and are delivered efficiently.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Department of Labor Contracting
Employment and Training Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
Lack of detailed performance metrics.
Potential for cost overruns.
No indication of small business participation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Labor awarded $15.9 million to IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC. THIS IS A CONTRACT FOR IMPAQ

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $15.9 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2006-07-10. End: 2011-06-27.

What specific management and administrative challenges did the Department of Labor aim to address with this contract?

The contract aimed to provide expertise in administrative management and general management consulting services to the Employment and Training Administration. This likely involved improving operational efficiency, strategic planning, program evaluation, or policy development within the agency's purview of employment and training initiatives.

How was the 'fixed fee' component determined in this Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, and what mechanisms were in place to control costs?

The fixed fee is typically negotiated based on the estimated cost of performance and the contractor's risk. For a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, the government pays the actual allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee. Controls would involve detailed cost accounting, regular audits, and performance reviews to ensure costs are reasonable and allocable to the contract.

What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success and effectiveness of IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC's consulting services?

Specific KPIs are not detailed in the provided data. However, for management consulting, KPIs could include improvements in process efficiency, cost savings achieved, successful implementation of recommendations, client satisfaction, and achievement of project milestones within agreed timelines and budgets.

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

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Solicitation ID: DOL061RP20066

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 10420 LITTLE PATUXENT PKW, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044

Business Categories: Category Business, Educational Institution, Higher Education, Minority Owned Business, Other Minority Owned Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $76,477,905

Exercised Options: $42,438,501

Current Obligation: $15,895,580

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Timeline