Department of Education Spends $21.4M on Internet-Based Education Research Database
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $21,451,280 ($21.5M)
Contractor: Applied Enterprise Management Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Education
Start Date: 2013-07-23
End Date: 2018-07-22
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF "OTHER FUNCTION: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, EASY-TO-USE, SEARCHABLE, INTERNET-BASED BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND FULL-TEXT DATABASE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20202
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Education obligated $21.5 million to APPLIED ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF "OTHER FUNCTION: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, EASY-TO-USE, SEARCHABLE, INTERNET-BASED BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND FULL-TEXT DATABASE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Key points: 1. The contract aims to create a searchable, internet-based database for education research and information. 2. Applied Enterprise Management Corporation is the contractor for this service. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The total value of the contract is $21.4 million over five years.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $21.4 million over five years averages to approximately $4.29 million annually. This appears reasonable for developing and maintaining a comprehensive, searchable online database, considering the scope of content and user accessibility.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through 'full and open competition after exclusion of sources.' This method suggests a robust price discovery process, allowing multiple vendors to bid and ensuring competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is expected to yield fair market value, maximizing taxpayer benefit for the investment in this educational resource.
Public Impact
Provides a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and the public to access education research. Enhances the dissemination of educational information and promotes evidence-based practices. Supports the Department of Education's mission to promote student achievement and academic excellence.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Clear objective for public benefit
- Long-term contract duration supports sustained service
Sector Analysis
The sector involves IT services, specifically data management and web hosting, for a public-facing information resource. Spending benchmarks for similar government IT contracts vary widely, but this project's scale is moderate for a specialized database.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in the competition or subcontracting for this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Education, implying internal oversight. The 'full and open competition' method also suggests a degree of accountability in the procurement process.
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 scope creep if content requirements expand significantly.
- Reliance on a single contractor for a critical information resource.
- Risk of technological obsolescence impacting database functionality over time.
- Difficulty in quantifying direct impact on educational outcomes.
Tags
computing-infrastructure-providers-data-, department-of-education, dc, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Education awarded $21.5 million to APPLIED ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. IGF::OT::IGF "OTHER FUNCTION: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, EASY-TO-USE, SEARCHABLE, INTERNET-BASED BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND FULL-TEXT DATABASE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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 $21.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2013-07-23. End: 2018-07-22.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the success of this database?
Key performance indicators would likely include metrics such as user engagement (e.g., number of searches, downloads, unique visitors), content update frequency and relevance, system uptime and performance, and user satisfaction surveys. These would help measure the database's effectiveness in serving its intended audience and fulfilling its objective.
What is the risk of data obsolescence or the need for significant platform upgrades over the contract's duration?
The risk of data obsolescence is moderate, given the dynamic nature of education research. However, the contract's five-year term allows for periodic content review and updates. The risk of platform upgrades is also present; the firm fixed-price contract structure may necessitate change orders if significant technological shifts occur, potentially impacting cost.
How will the effectiveness of the database in improving educational outcomes be measured?
Measuring the direct impact on educational outcomes is challenging. Effectiveness would likely be assessed indirectly through user feedback, usage statistics demonstrating widespread adoption by educators and researchers, and potentially through case studies highlighting how the database has informed practice or policy. A direct causal link is difficult to establish.
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: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: ED-IES-13-R-0024
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
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, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $21,451,768
Exercised Options: $21,451,768
Current Obligation: $21,451,280
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 20
Total Subaward Amount: $43,031,618
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2013-07-23
Current End Date: 2018-07-22
Potential End Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-08-23
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