Education Development Center Inc. awarded $30.6M for Regional Educational Laboratory services from 2012-2017
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $30,587,587 ($30.6M)
Contractor: Education Development Center, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Education
Start Date: 2012-01-03
End Date: 2017-01-02
Contract Duration: 1,826 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 20
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY - NORTHEAST&ISLANDS REGION 2012 - 2017: THE CONTRACTOR PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM.
Place of Performance
Location: WALTHAM, MIDDLESEX County, MASSACHUSETTS, 02453
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Education obligated $30.6 million to EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. for work described as: REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY - NORTHEAST&ISLANDS REGION 2012 - 2017: THE CONTRACTOR PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM. Key points: 1. Contractor: Education Development Center, Inc. 2. Agency: Department of Education 3. Contract Type: Definitive Contract, Firm Fixed Price 4. Duration: 5 years (1826 days) 5. Value: $30,587,587
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $30.6 million over five years appears reasonable for comprehensive educational support services. Benchmarking against similar regional laboratory contracts would provide a more precise assessment.
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 generally leads to better price discovery and value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process likely ensured taxpayer funds were used efficiently for educational support services.
Public Impact
Provides technical assistance and research to support educational programs. Services are delivered across the Northeast & Islands Region. Contract duration of five years allows for sustained program support. Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Firm Fixed Price contract
- Long-term support for educational initiatives
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Educational Support Services, a sector focused on providing research, technical assistance, and other educational activities. Spending in this area supports federal education goals and program effectiveness.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a stated requirement or outcome for this contract, as 'sb' is false. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of Education awarded and managed this contract. Oversight would involve monitoring the contractor's performance in delivering technical assistance, research, and other educational activities as per the contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Educational Support Services
- Department of Education Contracting
- Department of Education Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data
- No indication of small business subcontracting opportunities
- Potential for scope creep in 'other educational activities'
Tags
educational-support-services, department-of-education, ma, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Education awarded $30.6 million to EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.. REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY - NORTHEAST&ISLANDS REGION 2012 - 2017: THE CONTRACTOR PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Education (Department of Education).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $30.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2012-01-03. End: 2017-01-02.
What was the specific scope of 'technical assistance, research and other educational activities' provided under this contract?
The contract likely encompassed a broad range of services aimed at improving educational outcomes within the specified region. This could include curriculum development support, data analysis for educational trends, professional development for educators, and dissemination of best practices in education, all tailored to the needs of the Northeast & Islands Region.
Were there any performance metrics or deliverables tied to the $30.6 million award to ensure effectiveness?
While not explicitly detailed in the provided data, definitive contracts of this nature typically include detailed performance work statements (PWS) with specific deliverables and measurable outcomes. The Department of Education would have monitored these metrics to ensure the contractor met its obligations and achieved the intended impact of the educational support services.
How did the 'full and open competition' process ensure the best value was achieved for these educational services?
Full and open competition allows any interested and qualified vendor to submit a bid, fostering a competitive environment. This process typically involves a thorough evaluation of proposals based on technical merit, past performance, and price, ensuring the Department of Education selected the offer that provided the best overall value and met the program's specific needs.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Educational Services › Educational Support Services › Educational Support Services
Product/Service Code: EDUCATION AND TRAINING › EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 20
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 55 CHAPEL ST, NEWTON, MA, 02458
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $30,587,587
Exercised Options: $30,587,587
Current Obligation: $30,587,587
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 15
Total Subaward Amount: $18,204,067
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2012-01-03
Current End Date: 2017-01-02
Potential End Date: 2017-01-02 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-01-25
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