DHS USCIS Spends $65.9M on OCIO PMO Acquisition Support Services with Netstar-1

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $65,933,256 ($65.9M)

Contractor: Netstar-1 Government Consulting, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Start Date: 2007-02-02

End Date: 2011-06-26

Contract Duration: 1,605 days

Daily Burn Rate: $41.1K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Sector: Other

Official Description: OCIO PMO ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20529

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Homeland Security obligated $65.9 million to NETSTAR-1 GOVERNMENT CONSULTING, INC. for work described as: OCIO PMO ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Significant contract value of $65.9 million for administrative and management consulting. 2. Netstar-1 Government Consulting, Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. Contract duration spans over 4 years. 4. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. 5. Awarded via a BPA Call under Full and Open Competition.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award value is substantial at $65.9 million. Benchmarking against similar contracts for management consulting services is difficult without more granular data on specific tasks and deliverables. The BPA Call mechanism suggests potential for competitive pricing on individual task orders.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a broad solicitation. However, the use of a BPA Call means that competition likely occurred at the task order level, which can sometimes lead to less price discovery than a direct, competitive award for the entire scope.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being utilized for essential administrative and management support services within USCIS. The competitive nature of the award aims to ensure reasonable pricing, but the overall value suggests a significant investment.

Public Impact

Supports critical functions within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Ensures effective management and acquisition support for IT projects. Contributes to the operational efficiency of a major government agency.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
Potential for scope creep in long-term consulting contracts.
Reliance on a single contractor (Netstar-1) for the duration of the BPA Call.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Supports essential government operations.
Utilizes a BPA Call, allowing for flexibility and potential competition on task orders.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this area is common across federal agencies for specialized expertise. Benchmarks vary widely based on the specific services and agency.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests the primary awardee is likely a large business, and there is no explicit indication of subcontracting to small businesses.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight would typically be managed by the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services contracting officers and program managers. The BPA Call structure allows for oversight at the individual task order level.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Department of Homeland Security Contracting
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed performance metrics.
Potential for contractor lock-in on task orders.
Limited insight into specific deliverables and their impact.
No indication of small business utilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Homeland Security awarded $65.9 million to NETSTAR-1 GOVERNMENT CONSULTING, INC.. OCIO PMO ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is NETSTAR-1 GOVERNMENT CONSULTING, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $65.9 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2007-02-02. End: 2011-06-26.

What specific acquisition support services were provided under this contract, and how did they contribute to USCIS's mission objectives?

The contract provided administrative management and general management consulting services. These likely encompassed support for acquisition planning, strategy development, process improvement, and program management within USCIS's OCIO PMO. The ultimate contribution would be to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of USCIS's procurement and project execution, aligning with its mission to administer immigration and nationality services.

Given the $65.9M value and full and open competition, what was the competitive landscape like for this BPA Call, and were there significant price differences between bidders?

While awarded under full and open competition, the specific competitive landscape for the BPA Call itself isn't detailed. This mechanism allows multiple vendors to pre-qualify, with competition then occurring on individual task orders. Without task order data, it's impossible to assess price differences between bidders. However, the initial BPA award suggests Netstar-1 was deemed the best value or met specific criteria.

How effective was Netstar-1 in delivering the OCIO PMO Acquisition Support Services, and were there any performance issues or successes noted during the contract period?

The provided data does not include performance evaluations or specific outcomes related to Netstar-1's effectiveness. A comprehensive assessment would require reviewing contract performance reports, user feedback, and any documented successes or challenges encountered during the contract's lifespan from 2007 to 2011.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Netstar-1 Inc.

Address: 7926 JONES BRANCH DR STE 900, MC LEAN, VA, 22102

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $65,933,256

Exercised Options: $65,933,256

Current Obligation: $65,933,256

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: HSCEOP06AAQ009

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline