HHS Spends $13M on ADP Data Entry Services via Competitive Delivery Order
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,062,833 ($13.1M)
Contractor: ICF Z-Tech, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2005-09-24
End Date: 2011-06-30
Contract Duration: 2,105 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.2K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: ADP DATA ENTRY SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20850, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $13.1 million to ICF Z-TECH, INC. for work described as: ADP DATA ENTRY SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to ICF Z-TECH, INC. for ADP Data Entry Services. 2. Total contract value of $13,062,833.34 over 2105 days. 3. Awarded as a competitive delivery order under a larger contract. 4. Services provided in Maryland. 5. Time and Materials pricing structure.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract uses a Time and Materials pricing structure, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar data entry service contracts is difficult without more specific service details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
Awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting some level of competition existed. However, the specific competition method and the impact on price discovery are not detailed.
Taxpayer Impact: The $13M expenditure represents taxpayer funds allocated for essential administrative support services within HHS.
Public Impact
Ensures efficient processing of administrative data for HHS. Supports the operational needs of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Potential for cost variability due to Time and Materials pricing.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing
- Lack of specific service details for benchmarking
Positive Signals
- Competitive award mechanism
- Supports critical administrative functions
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative support services, a common area of spending for federal agencies. Benchmarks for data entry services can vary widely based on complexity and volume.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would focus on ensuring the efficient use of funds and the quality of data entry services provided under the Time and Materials contract.
Related Government Programs
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to Time and Materials pricing.
- Lack of detailed service scope for value assessment.
- Unclear competition details for price discovery.
- No explicit performance metrics provided.
Tags
department-of-health-and-human-services, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $13.1 million to ICF Z-TECH, INC.. ADP DATA ENTRY SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ICF Z-TECH, INC..
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 $13.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-09-24. End: 2011-06-30.
What specific data entry tasks were performed under this contract, and what was the volume of work?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the ADP data entry services. Understanding the scope, complexity, and volume of data processed is crucial for assessing the value and efficiency of the $13M expenditure. Without this detail, it's difficult to determine if the cost was justified relative to the output.
How was the 'competitive' nature of this delivery order assessed, and what were the pricing mechanisms for the Time and Materials contract?
While labeled 'competitive,' the specifics of the bidding process and the number of competitors are not detailed. The Time and Materials pricing structure requires careful monitoring to prevent cost overruns. Understanding the labor rates, overhead, and profit margins used would be key to assessing price reasonableness.
What metrics were used to measure the effectiveness and performance of ICF Z-TECH, INC. in providing these data entry services?
The effectiveness of the contract is not explicitly detailed. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as accuracy rates, turnaround times, and data integrity checks would be essential to evaluate the contractor's performance and the overall success of the $13M investment in ADP data entry services.
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: 5T276476
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: ICF International, Inc. (UEI: 139001544)
Address: 1801 RES BLVD STE 102, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Business Categories: Category Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,062,833
Exercised Options: $13,062,833
Current Obligation: $13,062,833
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F0102M
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-09-24
Current End Date: 2011-06-30
Potential End Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-04-18
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