Texas QIO Task Order Awarded $26.6M for Management Consulting Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $26,563,971 ($26.6M)
Contractor: TMF Health Quality Institute
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: $14.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO AWARD AN 11TH SOW QIO QIN TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS REQUISITION SERVES AS "REAL" FUNDS. THE FUNDS WERE PREVIOUSLY PROCESSED AS "PENDING FUNDS AVAILABILITY". ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (SOW, SOD AND IGCE) ARE ALREADY IN OAGM.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 08/01/2014 THRU 07/31/2019APP# PTX1401"IGF::CT::IGF"
Place of Performance
Location: AUSTIN, TRAVIS County, TEXAS, 78730
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $26.6 million to TMF HEALTH QUALITY INSTITUTE for work described as: THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO AWARD AN 11TH SOW QIO QIN TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS REQUISITION SERVES AS "REAL" FUNDS. THE FUNDS WERE PREVIOUSLY PROCESSED AS "PENDING FUNDS AVAILABILITY". ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (SOW, SOD AND IGCE) ARE ALREADY IN… Key points: 1. The award is for "real" funds to an existing task order for quality improvement organization services in Texas. 2. The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, indicating potential for cost overruns. 3. The period of performance is 5 years, from August 2014 to July 2019. 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 suggests 'Other Management Consulting Services'.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $26.6 million over five years averages $5.3 million annually. Benchmarking against similar management consulting contracts is difficult without more specific service details, but the annual average appears moderate for a state-wide quality improvement initiative.
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. However, the data indicates this is a task order for an existing contract, which might limit the scope of competition for this specific action.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for quality improvement services in Texas, aiming to enhance healthcare quality and efficiency. The cost-plus-fixed-fee structure requires careful monitoring to ensure value for money.
Public Impact
Enhances healthcare quality and patient safety in Texas through quality improvement initiatives. Supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in achieving national healthcare goals. Provides essential management consulting services to a large state, impacting numerous beneficiaries. The long performance period allows for sustained program implementation and evaluation.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can lead to higher costs if not managed tightly.
- Long performance period (5 years) may not adapt well to rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
- Specific deliverables and outcomes are not detailed in the provided data.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition, suggesting competitive pricing.
- Funds are designated as 'real', indicating confirmed availability.
- Task order is for an existing QIO, implying established processes and provider relationships.
Sector Analysis
This spending falls under management consulting services, specifically related to healthcare quality improvement. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the specific services provided, but government contracts for such specialized consulting are common.
Small Business Impact
The provided data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract documents (SOW, SOD, IGCE) are reportedly already with OAGM, suggesting internal review processes are in place. However, ongoing oversight of the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure is crucial to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Related Government Programs
- Other Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
- Long contract duration (5 years).
- Lack of specific performance metrics or deliverables in the provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in management consulting services.
- Reliance on established processes for an existing QIO task order.
Tags
other-management-consulting-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, tx, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $26.6 million to TMF HEALTH QUALITY INSTITUTE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO AWARD AN 11TH SOW QIO QIN TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS REQUISITION SERVES AS "REAL" FUNDS. THE FUNDS WERE PREVIOUSLY PROCESSED AS "PENDING FUNDS AVAILABILITY". ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (SOW, SOD AND IGCE) ARE ALREADY IN OAGM.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 08/01/2014 THRU 07/31/2019APP# PTX1401"IGF::CT::IGF"
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TMF HEALTH QUALITY INSTITUTE.
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 $26.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-07-18. End: 2019-07-17.
What specific quality improvement activities are funded by this task order, and how do they align with CMS strategic goals?
The task order funds the 11th SOW QIO QIN task order for the state of Texas. While the exact activities are not detailed, Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) typically work with healthcare providers to improve patient care quality, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. These activities generally align with CMS's strategic goals of improving healthcare outcomes and reducing costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
What are the potential risks associated with a 5-year Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for management consulting in the healthcare sector?
A 5-year Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract carries risks of potential cost overruns if the fixed fee is not adequately justified or if the contractor's costs escalate unexpectedly. For management consulting in healthcare, the long duration might also mean the services become outdated if not actively managed and adapted to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape and regulatory environment.
How effectively does the 'full and open competition' method ensure value for money for these specialized management consulting services?
Full and open competition is generally the most effective method for ensuring value for money as it allows multiple qualified vendors to bid, fostering price competition and innovation. However, for highly specialized services like healthcare quality improvement, the effectiveness depends on the clarity of the Statement of Work (SOW) and the ability of the government to accurately evaluate technical proposals alongside price. The fact that this is a task order under an existing contract might imply a more streamlined, but potentially less competitive, process for this specific award.
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: 5918 W COURTYARD DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX, 78730
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: $26,563,971
Exercised Options: $26,563,971
Current Obligation: $26,563,971
Actual Outlays: $39,667
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 8
Total Subaward Amount: $2,127,797
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSM5002014QIN005I
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: 2023-08-03
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