HHS awards $19.7M for REACH US Risk Factor Survey to National Opinion Research Center
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,681,177 ($19.7M)
Contractor: National Opinion Research Center
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2008-09-30
End Date: 2013-09-29
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $10.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: R&D
Official Description: RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) US RISK FACTOR SURVEY
Place of Performance
Location: CHICAGO, COOK County, ILLINOIS, 60637, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State: Illinois Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $19.7 million to NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER for work described as: RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) US RISK FACTOR SURVEY Key points: 1. Contract awarded via full and open competition, suggesting market availability. 2. Research and Development in Social Sciences and Humanities sector. 3. Potential risk associated with long contract duration (5 years). 4. Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract type may incentivize cost overruns.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's cost-plus-fixed-fee structure requires careful monitoring to ensure cost efficiency. Benchmarking against similar R&D contracts in social sciences is difficult without more granular data.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
Full and open competition was utilized, indicating a competitive bidding process. The fixed fee component aims to control costs, but the cost-plus nature requires oversight.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for critical public health research, with competition aiming for value.
Public Impact
Supports vital public health research on racial and ethnic health disparities. Data collected can inform policy and interventions to improve community health outcomes. Long-term data collection may provide valuable trend analysis.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract type
- Long contract duration
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Focus on critical public health research
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities sector. Spending in this area is crucial for understanding societal issues and informing policy.
Small Business Impact
No specific indication of small business participation is provided in the data. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved or could have been.
Oversight & Accountability
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the awarding agency, implying established oversight mechanisms. However, the duration and cost-plus nature necessitate diligent monitoring.
Related Government Programs
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract
- Long contract duration (5 years)
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited insight into small business participation
Tags
research-and-development-in-the-social-s, department-of-health-and-human-services, il, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $19.7 million to NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER. RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) US RISK FACTOR SURVEY
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-30. End: 2013-09-29.
What is the specific value proposition of the National Opinion Research Center's approach for the REACH US Risk Factor Survey?
The value proposition likely lies in the National Opinion Research Center's established expertise in large-scale survey research, data collection methodologies, and potentially their existing infrastructure for reaching diverse populations. Their track record in social science research suggests a capacity to deliver reliable and valid data crucial for understanding health disparities.
What are the primary risks associated with the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract structure for this long-term survey?
The primary risks include potential cost overruns if the fixed fee does not adequately account for unforeseen research challenges or scope creep. There's also a risk that the contractor might not be sufficiently incentivized to find the most cost-effective solutions, as the government bears the majority of the cost risk.
How effectively will the data from the REACH US Risk Factor Survey be utilized to improve public health outcomes?
The effectiveness hinges on robust data analysis, timely dissemination to policymakers and public health officials, and the subsequent development and implementation of evidence-based interventions. The survey's focus on racial and ethnic disparities suggests a potential for significant impact if findings are actionable and lead to targeted improvements in health equity.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Scientific Research and Development Services › Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: 2008N10236
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1155 E 60TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60637
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: $42,617,372
Exercised Options: $42,617,372
Current Obligation: $19,681,177
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-30
Current End Date: 2013-09-29
Potential End Date: 2013-09-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2015-08-07
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