HHS awards $53.8M for Scientific & Technical Support Services to Kelly Services, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $53,856,902 ($53.9M)
Contractor: Kelly Services, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2010-03-25
End Date: 2012-03-14
Contract Duration: 720 days
Daily Burn Rate: $74.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TAS::75 3966::TAS SCIENTIFIC&TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES- DELIVERY ORDER # 2
Place of Performance
Location: TROY, OAKLAND County, MICHIGAN, 48084, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State: Michigan Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $53.9 million to KELLY SERVICES, INC. for work described as: TAS::75 3966::TAS SCIENTIFIC&TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES- DELIVERY ORDER # 2 Key points: 1. Significant contract value of $53.8 million for temporary staffing. 2. Awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. 3. Potential risk associated with reliance on a single vendor for critical support. 4. The sector is primarily administrative and support services, not directly R&D or core mission.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's firm fixed price structure aims to control costs. However, without specific per-unit benchmarks, it's difficult to definitively assess value against market rates for temporary staffing.
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. This method generally leads to more competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for temporary staffing, with the competitive award aiming to ensure reasonable pricing for these services.
Public Impact
Ensures availability of specialized personnel for NIH operations. Supports federal agency's ability to scale workforce as needed. Potential for cost savings through competitive bidding on staffing needs.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Reliance on temporary staff can impact institutional knowledge retention.
- Vendor lock-in risk if not managed effectively.
- Potential for cost overruns if scope creep occurs.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process likely secured favorable pricing.
- Flexibility to meet fluctuating staffing demands.
- Access to a broad pool of qualified candidates.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the administrative and support services sector, specifically temporary help services. Benchmarks for this sector often focus on hourly rates and administrative overhead percentages.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Kelly Services, Inc., a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were subcontracted or directly involved in this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a degree of oversight in the procurement process. Further oversight would involve monitoring contract performance and adherence to terms.
Related Government Programs
- Temporary Help Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- National Institutes of Health Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for knowledge loss upon staff turnover.
- Dependence on a single vendor for critical support functions.
- Risk of scope creep leading to cost overruns.
- Lack of direct small business participation.
Tags
temporary-help-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, mi, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $53.9 million to KELLY SERVICES, INC.. TAS::75 3966::TAS SCIENTIFIC&TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES- DELIVERY ORDER # 2
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is KELLY SERVICES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $53.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2010-03-25. End: 2012-03-14.
What was the average hourly rate paid to temporary staff under this contract, and how does it compare to industry benchmarks?
The provided data does not include the average hourly rate paid to temporary staff. To assess value, a comparison with industry benchmarks for similar roles and skill sets in the Michigan region would be necessary. This would reveal if the firm fixed price was competitive or inflated.
What specific scientific and technical support roles were filled by Kelly Services, and were these roles critical to NIH's core mission?
The data indicates 'Scientific & Technical Support Services' but does not specify the exact roles. Understanding the nature of these roles is crucial for assessing risk. If they were for highly specialized, mission-critical functions, reliance on external temporary staff could pose a greater risk than for general administrative support.
How effectively did the competitive bidding process ensure cost-effectiveness for these temporary staffing services?
The 'full and open competition' method is designed to foster cost-effectiveness by allowing multiple vendors to bid. While this suggests a good starting point for price discovery, the ultimate effectiveness depends on the specific bids received and the negotiated terms within the firm fixed price structure.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Employment Services › Temporary Help Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 999 W BIG BEAVER RD, TROY, MI, 48084
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $53,856,902
Exercised Options: $53,856,902
Current Obligation: $53,856,902
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSN271201000005I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2010-03-25
Current End Date: 2012-03-14
Potential End Date: 2012-03-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2017-02-23
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