HHS awards $48.3M contract for prevention technologies to Education Development Center, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $48,348,869 ($48.3M)
Contractor: Education Development Center, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2014-10-31
End Date: 2018-10-30
Contract Duration: 1,460 days
Daily Burn Rate: $33.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES (CAPT)
Place of Performance
Location: WALTHAM, MIDDLESEX County, MASSACHUSETTS, 02453
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $48.3 million to EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES (CAPT) Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single entity, Education Development Center, Inc. 2. The contract is for professional, scientific, and technical services. 3. The award was made under full and open competition. 4. The contract duration is approximately 4 years. 5. The total value is $48.3 million.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can lead to higher costs if not managed effectively. Benchmarking against similar contracts for technical services is difficult without more specific details on the services provided.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the specific pricing strategies and how they were evaluated are not detailed, making it hard to assess price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for a significant contract supporting public health initiatives. The effectiveness of the services in achieving prevention goals will determine the ultimate value for taxpayers.
Public Impact
Supports substance abuse and mental health prevention efforts. Contract funds research and technical services. Awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee contract type can incentivize cost overruns.
- Lack of detailed service description makes it hard to assess value.
- Potential for scope creep in professional services contracts.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Supports critical public health initiatives.
- Contract awarded to an established organization.
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' (NAICS 541990). Spending in this broad category can vary widely, but this award represents a significant investment in specialized technical support for public health.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business. There is no information provided on subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would typically be managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The effectiveness of award fee structures and performance monitoring are key accountability measures.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee contract type.
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- Broad service category makes direct comparison difficult.
- No indication of small business subcontracting.
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all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-health-and-human-services, ma, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $48.3 million to EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.. IGF::OT::IGF CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES (CAPT)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $48.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-10-31. End: 2018-10-30.
How effectively did the competitive bidding process ensure the best value for the taxpayer, given the Cost Plus Award Fee structure?
The full and open competition suggests a robust bidding process was intended to identify the best value. However, the Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires diligent oversight to ensure costs are controlled and performance incentives align with taxpayer interests. Without detailed evaluation criteria and performance metrics, it's difficult to definitively assess the value achieved.
What are the specific deliverables and performance metrics used to evaluate the success of Education Development Center, Inc. under this contract?
The provided data does not specify the exact deliverables or performance metrics. For a Cost Plus Award Fee contract, these are crucial for determining the award fee and ensuring accountability. SAMHSA would be responsible for defining and monitoring these metrics to ensure the prevention technologies are effectively developed and applied.
What is the potential long-term impact of these prevention technologies on public health outcomes, and how is this impact being measured?
The long-term impact on public health is the ultimate goal of this contract. Measuring this impact would involve tracking relevant public health indicators related to substance abuse and mental health in the target populations. The effectiveness of the technologies and their implementation would be assessed through ongoing program evaluations and outcome studies conducted by SAMHSA.
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) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 283121000
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 43 FOUNDRY AVENUE, WALTHAM, MA, 02453
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: $60,149,482
Exercised Options: $48,348,869
Current Obligation: $48,348,869
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 27
Total Subaward Amount: $14,265,200
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSS283201200024I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-10-31
Current End Date: 2018-10-30
Potential End Date: 2019-10-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-11-02
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