HHS Awards $25.3M for Hospital Process Measure Development to Mathematica Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $25,356,306 ($25.4M)
Contractor: Mathematica Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2014-08-25
End Date: 2019-08-24
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $13.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: IGF::CL::IGF AWARD OF TASK ORDER ENTITLED " HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROCESS AND STRUCTURAL MEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE".
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20002
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $25.4 million to MATHEMATICA INC. for work described as: IGF::CL::IGF AWARD OF TASK ORDER ENTITLED " HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROCESS AND STRUCTURAL MEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE". Key points: 1. Mathematica Inc. secured a significant contract for critical healthcare process development. 2. The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. 3. Potential risks include the complexity of measure development and ensuring long-term effectiveness. 4. The IT and Healthcare sectors are heavily impacted by such foundational data and process work.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $25.3M over five years appears reasonable for complex scientific and technical consulting services. Benchmarking against similar large-scale healthcare data analysis and development contracts would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The award was made under full and open competition, indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes price discovery and competitive pricing, though the specific contract type (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) can influence final costs.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential healthcare quality improvement initiatives, aiming for better patient outcomes and system efficiency.
Public Impact
Enhances the quality and standardization of hospital care through improved measurement. Supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' mission to improve healthcare. Potential for long-term cost savings through more efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Impacts healthcare providers by defining new performance standards. Increases transparency in healthcare quality reporting.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Complexity of measure development
- Ensuring long-term adoption and impact
- Potential for cost overruns in Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition
- Supports critical healthcare quality initiatives
- Long contract duration allows for sustained development
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Scientific and Technical Consulting Services sector, specifically supporting healthcare quality measurement. Spending in this area is crucial for government agencies like CMS to implement and monitor healthcare policies effectively.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Mathematica Inc., a large business. There is no explicit indication of small business participation in this specific award, which is common for large, complex consulting contracts.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would typically be managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services program office. The contract type and duration necessitate ongoing monitoring to ensure deliverables meet objectives and costs remain controlled.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost creep potential with Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure
- Dependency on contractor expertise for critical measure development
- Risk of measures becoming outdated or irrelevant
- Challenges in ensuring widespread adoption and compliance by hospitals
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-health-and-human-services, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $25.4 million to MATHEMATICA INC.. IGF::CL::IGF AWARD OF TASK ORDER ENTITLED " HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROCESS AND STRUCTURAL MEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE".
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MATHEMATICA INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $25.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-08-25. End: 2019-08-24.
What is the specific methodology for developing and validating these hospital process and structural measures?
The methodology likely involves a multi-stage process including literature reviews, expert panel consultations, data analysis of existing healthcare datasets, and pilot testing of proposed measures. Validation would focus on reliability, validity, and feasibility to ensure they accurately reflect hospital performance and are practical for implementation.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of this contract?
Key performance indicators would likely include the timely delivery of high-quality, validated process and structural measures, adherence to budget, successful integration of measures into CMS reporting systems, and positive feedback from stakeholders regarding the utility and clarity of the developed measures.
How will the effectiveness of these measures be evaluated post-implementation to ensure they lead to improved patient outcomes?
Effectiveness will be evaluated through post-implementation analysis of healthcare data, tracking changes in patient outcomes and hospital performance metrics related to the developed measures. This may involve comparative studies, trend analysis, and feedback loops with healthcare providers and quality improvement organizations.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: RFPCMSMIDS20130001
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Mathematica Inc
Address: 1100 1ST ST NE FL 12, WASHINGTON, DC, 20024
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $25,356,306
Exercised Options: $25,356,306
Current Obligation: $25,356,306
Actual Outlays: $1,377
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSM500201313011I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-08-25
Current End Date: 2019-08-24
Potential End Date: 2019-08-24 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2024-02-13
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