HHS awards $26M for Application Development Support to Prince of Wales Tribal Enterprise Consortium LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $25,950,596 ($26.0M)
Contractor: Prince of Wales Tribal Enterprise Consortium LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2004-08-14
End Date: 2012-12-19
Contract Duration: 3,049 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: IT
Official Description: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: SEATTLE, KING County, WASHINGTON, 98174, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $26.0 million to PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL ENTERPRISE CONSORTIUM LLC for work described as: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Key points: 1. Significant contract value of $25.95M over 8 years. 2. Sole-source award to a single tribal enterprise. 3. Long contract duration (3049 days) may indicate potential for cost overruns. 4. NAICS code 541519 suggests 'Other Computer Related Services'.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $25.95M over 8 years averages to approximately $3.24M annually. Without specific deliverables or performance metrics, it's difficult to benchmark against similar application development support contracts. The lack of competition further complicates value assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL ENTERPRISE CONSORTIUM LLC. This method bypasses competitive bidding, potentially limiting price discovery and the opportunity to secure the best value for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award means taxpayers may not have received the most competitive pricing available for these services.
Public Impact
Long-term support for critical application development services. Potential impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of HHS administrative systems. Focus on supporting a specific tribal enterprise consortium.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Long contract duration
- Lack of clear competition
Positive Signals
- Support for a tribal enterprise
- Long-term service provision
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under IT services, specifically 'Other Computer Related Services'. The value of $25.95M over 8 years is substantial for this category, especially given the sole-source nature.
Small Business Impact
The awardee is a tribal enterprise consortium, which may have specific socio-economic considerations. However, the sole-source nature means no other small businesses had an opportunity to compete for this specific contract.
Oversight & Accountability
The long duration and sole-source award warrant close oversight to ensure continued value and performance. Regular reviews of deliverables and cost-effectiveness are crucial for accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for inflated costs due to lack of competition.
- Risk of vendor lock-in with a long-term sole-source contract.
- Difficulty in assessing true value and performance without benchmarks.
- Limited transparency on the justification for sole-source award.
Tags
other-computer-related-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, wa, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $26.0 million to PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL ENTERPRISE CONSORTIUM LLC. APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL ENTERPRISE CONSORTIUM LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $26.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2004-08-14. End: 2012-12-19.
What specific application development services were provided, and how did they contribute to HHS's mission?
The contract details are limited, but 'Application Development Support' implies services related to creating, maintaining, and enhancing software applications. The effectiveness would depend on the criticality of these applications to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration's functions and the quality of the support provided by the consortium.
What justification was provided for the sole-source award, and were alternatives considered?
Sole-source awards typically require strong justification, often related to unique capabilities or urgent needs. Without access to the specific justification documentation, it's impossible to assess the validity of the sole-source decision or whether alternative, competitive approaches were thoroughly explored and deemed unsuitable.
How was the pricing determined for this contract, and is it considered fair and reasonable given the lack of competition?
Pricing for labor-hour contracts is usually based on established rates. However, without competitive bidding, it's challenging to definitively state if the negotiated rates represent the best possible value. A thorough review of the negotiated labor rates against industry standards and historical data would be necessary.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Contractor Details
Address: 801 2ND AVE STE 301, SEATTLE, WA, 98104
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Emerging Small Business, HUBZone Firm, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $349,460,578
Exercised Options: $27,045,946
Current Obligation: $25,950,596
Timeline
Start Date: 2004-08-14
Current End Date: 2012-12-19
Potential End Date: 2012-12-19 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-04-18
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