Education Data Technical Assistance Program Awarded for $32.5M to Applied Enterprise Management Corp
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $32,502,687 ($32.5M)
Contractor: Applied Enterprise Management Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Education
Start Date: 2011-05-23
End Date: 2017-02-22
Contract Duration: 2,102 days
Daily Burn Rate: $15.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: THIS CONTRACT WILL ESTABLISH THE EDUCATIONAL DATA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EDTAP) FOR WORK REQUIRED BY THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES (IES), NATIONAL CENTER OF EDUCATION STATISTICS (NCES). THE EDTAP PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES, ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES FOR STATES AND DISTRICTS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF EDUCATION DATA SYSTEMS.
Place of Performance
Location: HERNDON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20171
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Education obligated $32.5 million to APPLIED ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION for work described as: THIS CONTRACT WILL ESTABLISH THE EDUCATIONAL DATA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EDTAP) FOR WORK REQUIRED BY THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES (IES), NATIONAL CENTER OF EDUCATION STATISTICS (NCES). THE EDTAP PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES, ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES … Key points: 1. Contract supports states and districts in developing education data systems. 2. Applied Enterprise Management Corporation is the sole awardee. 3. The contract spans over 5 years, indicating a long-term need. 4. Spending falls within the 'Computing Infrastructure Providers' sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $32.5M over 5 years averages $6.5M annually. Benchmarking against similar IT services contracts for technical assistance programs is difficult without more specific service details, but the annual value appears moderate.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method is generally expected to yield fair pricing, though specific price discovery details are not provided.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to improve education data systems, potentially leading to better resource allocation and educational outcomes.
Public Impact
Enhances state and district capabilities in managing educational data. Aims to improve the design, implementation, and use of education data systems. Supports national efforts in education research and statistics through better data infrastructure.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics or deliverables in provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in a 5-year technical assistance program.
Positive Signals
- Supports a critical government function (education data management).
- Awarded through full and open competition.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the 'Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services' sector. Annual spending in this broad sector can vary significantly, but this contract's value appears to be a modest contribution within the federal IT landscape.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates the awardee is Applied Enterprise Management Corporation, and there is no explicit mention of small business participation or subcontracting. Further investigation would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and National Center of Education Statistics (NCES). Oversight would involve monitoring the technical assistance provided and its impact on data system development.
Related Government Programs
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Department of Education Contracting
- Department of Education Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in due to long contract duration.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics in the provided data.
- Technology could become outdated over the 5-year period.
- No explicit mention of small business utilization.
Tags
computing-infrastructure-providers-data-, department-of-education, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Education awarded $32.5 million to APPLIED ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. THIS CONTRACT WILL ESTABLISH THE EDUCATIONAL DATA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EDTAP) FOR WORK REQUIRED BY THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES (IES), NATIONAL CENTER OF EDUCATION STATISTICS (NCES). THE EDTAP PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES, ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES FOR STATES AND DISTRICTS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF EDUCATION DATA SYSTEMS.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is APPLIED ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Education (Department of Education).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $32.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2011-05-23. End: 2017-02-22.
What specific technical assistance services are provided under EDTAP, and how are they measured for effectiveness?
The provided data describes the program's purpose as offering 'a variety of services, assistance, and resources for states and districts.' However, it lacks specifics on the nature of these services (e.g., software development, training, data analysis tools) or the metrics used to evaluate their effectiveness in improving data systems. Understanding these details is crucial for assessing the program's true value.
What is the risk associated with the long duration (5 years) of this technical assistance contract?
A 5-year duration for a technical assistance program carries risks of technological obsolescence, shifting educational priorities, and potential vendor lock-in. Without clear mechanisms for adapting to new technologies or evolving needs, the program's relevance and cost-effectiveness could diminish over time. Regular reviews and flexibility clauses are important mitigations.
How does the success of the EDTAP program contribute to the overall mission of the NCES and IES?
The EDTAP program is intended to strengthen the foundational data systems used by states and districts. By improving these systems, the program directly supports the NCES and IES mission to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistics and research on education. Better data infrastructure leads to more reliable and comprehensive information for policy and practice.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Information › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Product/Service Code: SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS, NOT R&D › SPECIAL STUDIES - NOT R and D
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: ED-IES-11-R-0027
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Address: 13880 DULLES CORNER LN STE 300, HERNDON, VA, 20171
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $32,502,687
Exercised Options: $32,502,687
Current Obligation: $32,502,687
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 20
Total Subaward Amount: $4,083,457
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F0412J
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2011-05-23
Current End Date: 2017-02-22
Potential End Date: 2017-02-22 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2017-02-07
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