Defense Threat Reduction Agency awards $84M contract for professional services to QSS Group, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $73,929,926 ($73.9M)
Contractor: QSS Group, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2002-05-02
End Date: 2007-12-14
Contract Duration: 2,052 days
Daily Burn Rate: $36.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: IT
Official Description: 200212!000501!9700!ZT01 !DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY !50CMAA900019 !C!N! !N!DTRA0102F0190 !20020502!20030615!840015911!840015911!840015911!N!QSS GROUP, INC !4500 FORBES BOULEVARD SUIT!LANHAM !MD!20706!29008!059!51!FORT BELVOIR !FAIRFAX !VIRGINIA !+000003900000!N!N!000000000000!R499!OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !1000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !541511!E! !5!B!M! !A!A!20090930!B! ! !A! !A! !U! !006!F! !Z! ! ! ! ! !A!N!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000! !B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001!
Place of Performance
Location: FORT BELVOIR, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22060
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $73.9 million to QSS GROUP, INC. for work described as: 200212!000501!9700!ZT01 !DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY !50CMAA900019 !C!N! !N!DTRA0102F0190 !20020502!20030615!840015911!840015911!840015911!N!QSS GROUP, INC !4500 FORBES BOULEVARD SUIT!LANHAM !MD!20706!29008!059!51!FORT BELVOIR !FAIRF… Key points: 1. The contract is for 'Other Professional Services' with a significant value of $84,001,591. 2. QSS Group, Inc. secured this award under a 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' method. 3. The contract duration is 2052 days, indicating a long-term service requirement. 4. The primary sector is IT services, specifically 'Custom Computer Programming Services', with a PSC code of 541511.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $84,001,591 for professional services appears high. Benchmarking against similar contracts for custom computer programming services is needed to assess if the pricing is competitive.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was awarded under 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources', suggesting a limited competition scenario. This method may impact price discovery and potentially lead to higher costs compared to unrestricted full and open competition.
Taxpayer Impact: The significant contract value raises concerns about taxpayer impact if the pricing is not optimized due to limited competition.
Public Impact
This contract supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's mission, likely involving critical national security functions. The award to QSS Group, Inc. signifies a substantial business opportunity for the company. The duration of the contract suggests ongoing reliance on these professional services by the agency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition method may inflate costs.
- Lack of clear pricing benchmarks for 'Other Professional Services'.
- Potential for cost overruns in Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts.
Positive Signals
- Supports critical defense agency mission.
- Long-term contract provides stability for the awardee.
- Clear identification of the service type (Custom Computer Programming).
Sector Analysis
The contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically custom computer programming. Spending benchmarks for this category can vary widely based on complexity and duration, but $84M over nearly 6 years is a substantial investment.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific set-asides for small businesses. The awardee, QSS Group, Inc., is not identified as a small business in this record, suggesting the primary award was not directed towards this segment.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract type is 'Cost Plus Fixed Fee', which requires careful oversight to ensure costs are reasonable and the fixed fee is justified. The 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' also warrants scrutiny to ensure fairness.
Related Government Programs
- Custom Computer Programming Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for inflated costs due to limited competition.
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type requires robust cost monitoring.
- Lack of detailed service descriptions within the provided data.
- Long contract duration increases risk of scope creep or changing requirements.
Tags
custom-computer-programming-services, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $73.9 million to QSS GROUP, INC.. 200212!000501!9700!ZT01 !DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY !50CMAA900019 !C!N! !N!DTRA0102F0190 !20020502!20030615!840015911!840015911!840015911!N!QSS GROUP, INC !4500 FORBES BOULEVARD SUIT!LANHAM !MD!20706!29008!059!51!FORT BELVOIR !FAIRFAX !VIRGINIA !+000003900000!N!N!000000000000!R499!OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !1000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !541511!E! !5!B!M! !A!A!20090930!B
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is QSS GROUP, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Threat Reduction Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $73.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2002-05-02. End: 2007-12-14.
What specific services are included under 'Other Professional Services' and how do they align with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's core mission?
The data specifies the PSC code as 541511, 'Custom Computer Programming Services'. This suggests the services are IT-focused, likely involving software development, system integration, or IT support critical to the agency's operations in threat reduction and defense.
How does the 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' procurement method impact the overall cost-effectiveness of this $84M contract?
This method implies that while the competition was intended to be open, certain sources were excluded, potentially limiting the pool of bidders. This can reduce competitive pressure, possibly leading to higher prices than a truly unrestricted full and open competition. Further analysis of the exclusion justification is needed.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used to measure the effectiveness and value delivered by QSS Group, Inc. under this contract?
The provided data does not detail the specific KPIs or performance metrics. Effective oversight would require clearly defined deliverables, milestones, and quality standards against which QSS Group's performance is evaluated to ensure the $84M investment yields desired mission outcomes.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Custom Computer Programming Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Dell Technologies Inc.
Address: 4500 FORBES BLVD STE 200, LANHAM, MD, 20706
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 50CMAA900059
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2002-05-02
Current End Date: 2007-12-14
Potential End Date: 2007-12-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2024-02-23
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