DHS FEMA Spends $69M on Management Consulting Services via BPA Call with BAE Systems
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $69,046,783 ($69.0M)
Contractor: BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2007-09-29
End Date: 2014-03-28
Contract Duration: 2,372 days
Daily Burn Rate: $29.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20472
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $69.0 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Significant expenditure on management consulting services over a 7-year period. 2. BAE Systems secured the contract through full and open competition. 3. The contract duration was substantial, indicating a long-term need. 4. No small business participation was reported.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount of $69 million over approximately 7 years suggests a considerable investment. Benchmarking against similar large-scale management consulting contracts is difficult without more specific service details, but the duration implies consistent demand.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. The use of a BPA Call indicates a streamlined procurement process after an initial competitive award.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were utilized for management consulting services, with the effectiveness and value dependent on the outcomes achieved by FEMA.
Public Impact
FEMA's reliance on external management consulting highlights potential needs for specialized expertise or capacity. The long contract duration suggests ongoing challenges or strategic initiatives requiring external support. Lack of small business involvement may limit opportunities for smaller, specialized firms in this contract.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long contract duration
- No small business participation
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
Sector Analysis
Management consulting services are crucial for government agencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This spending falls within the professional services sector, where benchmarks vary widely based on the specific expertise provided.
Small Business Impact
This contract did not involve small businesses, which could represent a missed opportunity for economic inclusion and potentially accessing niche expertise from smaller firms.
Oversight & Accountability
The use of a BPA Call suggests that initial oversight was conducted during the parent BPA award. Ongoing oversight would be critical to ensure the services delivered met FEMA's evolving needs and represented good value.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Long contract duration
- No small business participation
- Lack of specific service details
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-homeland-security, dc, bpa-call, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $69.0 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $69.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-29. End: 2014-03-28.
What specific management and general management consulting services were provided under this contract, and how did they contribute to FEMA's mission objectives?
The contract number and description indicate broad categories of administrative management and general management consulting. To assess value, detailed deliverables, project outcomes, and alignment with FEMA's strategic goals would be required. Without this, it's difficult to definitively state the impact on mission objectives beyond assuming the agency sought to improve operations or address specific management challenges.
Given the $69 million expenditure over seven years, what were the key risks associated with this long-term consulting engagement, and how were they mitigated?
Key risks could include scope creep, vendor lock-in, misalignment with evolving agency needs, and potential cost overruns. Mitigation strategies would typically involve robust contract management, clear performance metrics, regular reviews, and defined change control processes to ensure the services remained relevant and cost-effective throughout the contract's life.
How effective was the full and open competition in ensuring competitive pricing and the selection of the most capable vendor for FEMA's needs?
Full and open competition is designed to maximize competition and achieve fair and reasonable pricing. Its effectiveness in this case depends on the specific solicitation requirements, the number and quality of bids received, and the evaluation criteria used. While the process itself is sound, the ultimate effectiveness is tied to whether it secured the best value and expertise for FEMA.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: BAE Systems PLC (UEI: 217304393)
Address: 2525 NETWORK PL, HERNDON, VA, 20171
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $69,046,783
Exercised Options: $69,046,783
Current Obligation: $69,046,783
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F06LPA0003
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-29
Current End Date: 2014-03-28
Potential End Date: 2016-03-10 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-03-15
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