NASA awards $23.3M for IT services to DB Consulting Group, Inc. over 7 years
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $23,303,288 ($23.3M)
Contractor: DB Consulting Group, Inc.
Awarding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Start Date: 2008-08-20
End Date: 2015-05-31
Contract Duration: 2,475 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 7
Pricing Type: OTHER (APPLIES TO AWARDS WHERE NONE OF THE ABOVE APPLY)
Sector: IT
Official Description: CODE F
Place of Performance
Location: CLEVELAND, CUYAHOGA County, OHIO, 44135
State: Ohio Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $23.3 million to DB CONSULTING GROUP, INC. for work described as: CODE F Key points: 1. Significant contract value of $23.3M awarded over a 7-year period. 2. DB Consulting Group, Inc. secured the contract through full and open competition. 3. The contract falls under 'Other Computer Related Services', a broad IT category. 4. Awarded as a delivery order, indicating a specific task or project.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount is $23.3M over approximately 7 years. Without specific details on the services rendered or the number of units, a precise per-unit cost comparison is difficult. However, the duration suggests a substantial, ongoing service requirement.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES', indicating that multiple vendors were initially considered, but only one was ultimately selected. This method can lead to competitive pricing if a robust bidding process was followed.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition generally aims to secure the best value for taxpayers by allowing a wide range of qualified vendors to bid.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded IT services for NASA over a 7-year period. The contract supported 'Other Computer Related Services', crucial for agency operations. Competition was established, suggesting an effort to obtain fair market value.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific service details makes value assessment challenging.
- The 'exclusion of sources' aspect of the competition needs further clarification.
- No indication of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Long-term contract provides stability for service delivery.
- Clear agency and vendor identified.
Sector Analysis
The IT services sector is vast, encompassing a wide range of support functions. This contract for 'Other Computer Related Services' likely covers specialized IT support, maintenance, or consulting, aligning with typical government IT spending benchmarks for such services.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business subcontracting opportunities were included or pursued.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to DB Consulting Group, Inc. Oversight would involve monitoring service delivery, performance metrics, and adherence to contract terms throughout the 7-year duration.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contracting
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed service scope.
- Ambiguity in 'exclusion of sources' process.
- No small business participation indicated.
- Performance effectiveness is not documented.
- Long contract duration without clear performance benchmarks.
Tags
other-computer-related-services, national-aeronautics-and-space-administr, oh, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $23.3 million to DB CONSULTING GROUP, INC.. CODE F
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DB CONSULTING GROUP, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $23.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-08-20. End: 2015-05-31.
What specific 'Other Computer Related Services' were provided under this contract, and how did their scope align with the $23.3M award value?
The provided data lacks specifics on the exact services rendered. 'Other Computer Related Services' is a broad NAICS code. To assess value, a detailed breakdown of tasks, deliverables, and the associated pricing structure would be necessary. Without this, it's difficult to definitively state if the $23.3M represented fair market value for the services actually performed.
What were the reasons for excluding other sources after the initial 'full and open competition' phase, and did this impact the final pricing?
The designation 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' suggests that while multiple vendors were initially solicited, subsequent evaluations or specific requirements led to the selection of a single vendor. The impact on pricing depends on the rigor of the evaluation process and the competitive landscape at that stage. If the exclusion was justified and competition remained robust, pricing could still be favorable.
How effectively did DB Consulting Group, Inc. deliver the IT services, and what was the overall impact on NASA's operational effectiveness during the contract period?
The provided data does not contain performance metrics or user feedback regarding the effectiveness of DB Consulting Group, Inc.'s services. Assessing the impact on NASA's operations would require reviewing performance reports, contract modifications, and potentially user satisfaction surveys. Without this information, the effectiveness of the service delivery remains unknown.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 7
Pricing Type: OTHER (APPLIES TO AWARDS WHERE NONE OF THE ABOVE APPLY) (3)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 8403 COLESVILLE RD STE 1000, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $23,338,174
Exercised Options: $23,338,174
Current Obligation: $23,303,288
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: NNC08BA09B
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-08-20
Current End Date: 2015-05-31
Potential End Date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-04-29
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