HHS Awards $41.3M for Child Welfare Services, Extending Over 9 Years
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $41,345,591 ($41.3M)
Contractor: JBS International, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2009-05-07
End Date: 2018-12-03
Contract Duration: 3,497 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: NEW CONTRACT FOR CHILD WELFARE REVIEWS PROJECT INCLUDING THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS STATE TEAM TRAINING AND THE TITLE IV-E FOSTER CARE ELIGIBILITY REVIEWS
Place of Performance
Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20852
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $41.3 million to JBS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for work described as: NEW CONTRACT FOR CHILD WELFARE REVIEWS PROJECT INCLUDING THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS STATE TEAM TRAINING AND THE TITLE IV-E FOSTER CARE ELIGIBILITY REVIEWS Key points: 1. Contract focuses on critical child welfare program reviews and state team training. 2. JBS International, Inc. secured the award, indicating potential vendor concentration. 3. Long contract duration (9+ years) may pose risks related to evolving needs and cost control. 4. Spending falls within the 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $41.3M over nearly 9 years averages approximately $4.6M annually. Benchmarking is difficult without specific task order details, but the duration suggests a need for ongoing services.
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 long duration and definitive contract type may limit future competitive opportunities.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are allocated for essential child welfare program oversight and improvement initiatives.
Public Impact
Ensures continued support for state child welfare agencies. Aims to improve the effectiveness of foster care eligibility reviews. Supports training for state teams involved in child and family services reviews.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long contract duration
- Potential for vendor lock-in
- Cost control over extended period
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Focus on critical social services
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically related to social program administration and evaluation. Annual spending of ~$4.6M is moderate for a long-term federal service contract.
Small Business Impact
The contract was not awarded to small businesses, as indicated by 'sb': false. This suggests opportunities for small business subcontracting may be limited or not explicitly tracked in this data.
Oversight & Accountability
The long duration of the contract necessitates robust oversight from HHS to ensure performance standards are met and costs remain justified throughout its lifespan.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Long contract duration (9+ years)
- Potential for cost overruns
- Risk of service obsolescence
- Limited visibility into specific performance metrics
- Lack of small business participation noted
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-health-and-human-services, md, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $41.3 million to JBS INTERNATIONAL, INC.. NEW CONTRACT FOR CHILD WELFARE REVIEWS PROJECT INCLUDING THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS STATE TEAM TRAINING AND THE TITLE IV-E FOSTER CARE ELIGIBILITY REVIEWS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is JBS INTERNATIONAL, 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 $41.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2009-05-07. End: 2018-12-03.
What specific performance metrics are in place to ensure the effectiveness of the child welfare reviews and training over the contract's long duration?
The provided data does not detail specific performance metrics. Effective oversight would require clearly defined deliverables, quality assurance processes, and regular performance reviews to ensure the contractor meets objectives related to improving child welfare services and eligibility determinations throughout the contract period.
How will HHS ensure cost-effectiveness and adapt to potential changes in child welfare policy or needs over the 9-year contract term?
Given the contract's length, HHS should implement mechanisms for regular cost reviews and scope adjustments. This could include phased funding, performance-based incentives, and periodic re-evaluations of the contract's alignment with current child welfare best practices and legislative changes to maintain cost-effectiveness and relevance.
What is the potential impact on competition if this contract is extended or re-competed after its current term?
A long-term contract like this, even if initially competed, can create a barrier for new entrants when it expires. Future re-competition should be structured to encourage broad participation, potentially by breaking down the scope or ensuring clear transition plans to foster ongoing market competition.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 5515 SECURITY LN, NORTH BETHESDA, MD, 20852
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Subchapter S Corporation, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $41,345,591
Exercised Options: $41,345,591
Current Obligation: $41,345,591
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2009-05-07
Current End Date: 2018-12-03
Potential End Date: 2018-12-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-12-03
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