OPM awards $23.8M for Professional Development Training to SRA International, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $23,790,311 ($23.8M)
Contractor: SRA International, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Office of Personnel Management
Start Date: 2012-08-13
End Date: 2013-08-18
Contract Duration: 370 days
Daily Burn Rate: $64.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: HC SUPPORT AND SERVICES, IGF::CL::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20415
Plain-Language Summary
Office of Personnel Management obligated $23.8 million to SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. for work described as: HC SUPPORT AND SERVICES, IGF::CL::IGF Key points: 1. Contract value of $23.8 million for professional development training. 2. SRA International, Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The training services fall under the Professional and Management Development Training NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $23.8 million for a one-year period appears high for professional development training. Benchmarking against similar contracts is needed to assess pricing effectiveness.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the specific pricing discovery mechanisms are not detailed, making it difficult to fully assess price reasonableness.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for professional development training, with the value suggesting a significant investment in employee skills.
Public Impact
Federal employees will receive professional development and management training. The training aims to enhance skills and performance within the Office of Personnel Management. The contract duration of approximately one year indicates a focused training initiative.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- High contract value for a one-year training period.
- Lack of detailed pricing benchmarks for comparison.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Clear objective for professional development.
Sector Analysis
The IT and professional services sector sees significant government spending on training and development. Benchmarks for similar training contracts can vary widely based on scope and duration.
Small Business Impact
This contract does not appear to have specific provisions for small business participation, as indicated by the 'sb' field being false.
Oversight & Accountability
The Office of Personnel Management is responsible for overseeing this contract. Standard procurement oversight processes would apply to ensure performance and financial accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Professional and Management Development Training
- Office of Personnel Management Contracting
- Office of Personnel Management Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for overpricing given the contract value and duration.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics for training effectiveness.
- Limited insight into the specific training content and its relevance.
- No clear indication of small business subcontracting goals.
Tags
professional-and-management-development-, office-of-personnel-management, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Office of Personnel Management awarded $23.8 million to SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC.. HC SUPPORT AND SERVICES, IGF::CL::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Office of Personnel Management (Office of Personnel Management).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $23.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2012-08-13. End: 2013-08-18.
What specific training modules and outcomes were prioritized in this contract to justify the $23.8 million expenditure?
The provided data does not specify the exact training modules or desired outcomes. Further investigation into the contract's Statement of Work (SOW) would be necessary to understand the specific curriculum and performance metrics. This information is crucial for evaluating the value and effectiveness of the training investment.
How does the pricing of this contract compare to industry standards for similar professional development and management training programs?
Without access to detailed pricing breakdowns or comparable contract data, it is difficult to definitively assess the pricing. The contract value of $23.8 million for a one-year period is substantial. A thorough benchmark analysis against other government and commercial training contracts of similar scope and duration is recommended.
What mechanisms were in place during the full and open competition to ensure the most cost-effective solution was selected?
While the contract was awarded under full and open competition, the data does not detail the specific evaluation criteria or cost-benefit analysis used. Typically, such competitions involve evaluating technical proposals and pricing. Understanding the weighting of these factors and the competitive range achieved would clarify the cost-effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Educational Services › Business Schools and Computer and Management Training › Professional and Management Development Training
Product/Service Code: EDUCATION AND TRAINING › EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Sterling Parent Inc. (UEI: 968838909)
Address: 4300 FAIR LAKES CT, FAIRFAX, VA, 22033
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $23,790,311
Exercised Options: $23,790,311
Current Obligation: $23,790,311
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: OPM020700031
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2012-08-13
Current End Date: 2013-08-18
Potential End Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-08-12
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