HHS Awards $11.8M for Other Management Consulting Services to Comagine Health
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,856,164 ($11.9M)
Contractor: Comagine Health
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2014-07-18
End Date: 2019-07-17
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: OR STATE TASK ORDER IGF::CT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: PORTLAND, MULTNOMAH County, OREGON, 97201
State: Oregon Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $11.9 million to COMAGINE HEALTH for work described as: OR STATE TASK ORDER IGF::CT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Comagine Health for management consulting services. 2. The contract spans five years, indicating a long-term need. 3. The award was made under full and open competition. 4. The total award value is $11,856,164. 5. The contract is a delivery order under a larger agreement.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The benchmark for similar contracts is difficult to ascertain without more specific service details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. However, the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure may still present challenges in ensuring the most cost-effective outcome.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers are impacted by the $11.8 million expenditure, with the effectiveness of the consulting services determining the ultimate value for money.
Public Impact
Ensures continued support for critical health program management. Potential for improved efficiency in healthcare administration. Funds allocated to a single contractor for a significant duration.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure
- Long contract duration
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Awarded by a major federal agency
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Other Management Consulting Services, a broad category. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the specific nature of the consulting provided.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors in this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for oversight. The delivery order structure suggests it's part of a larger contract with established oversight mechanisms.
Related Government Programs
- Other Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure
- Lack of specific service details
- Long-term commitment without clear performance metrics
- Broad categorization of services
Tags
other-management-consulting-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, or, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $11.9 million to COMAGINE HEALTH. OR STATE TASK ORDER IGF::CT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is COMAGINE HEALTH.
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 $11.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-07-18. End: 2019-07-17.
What specific management consulting services were provided to justify the $11.8 million cost over five years?
The specific services are not detailed in the provided data. However, 'Other Management Consulting Services' typically encompasses areas like program management, policy analysis, operational improvement, and strategic planning. The cost suggests complex or extensive support for CMS programs.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of Comagine Health's services under this contract?
Key performance indicators are not specified in the provided data. Effective oversight would require CMS to establish clear metrics related to the consulting outcomes, such as improvements in program efficiency, cost savings, or policy implementation success.
How does the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure impact the government's ability to control costs for these consulting services?
A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract allows the contractor to recover all allowable costs plus a fixed fee representing profit. While the fee is fixed, the total cost can fluctuate based on actual expenses, potentially leading to higher overall spending than a fixed-price contract if costs are not tightly managed.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: MEDICAL SERVICES › DEPENDENT MEDICARE SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: HHSM5002014RFPQINQIO
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 10700 MERIDIAN N AVE STE 100, SEATTLE, WA, 98133
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: $11,856,164
Exercised Options: $11,856,164
Current Obligation: $11,856,164
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSM5002014QIN007I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-07-18
Current End Date: 2019-07-17
Potential End Date: 2019-07-17 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-11-13
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