State Dept. IT Support Services Contract Awarded to Actionet Inc. for $16.8M
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,848,409 ($16.8M)
Contractor: Actionet Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2007-09-26
End Date: 2012-09-29
Contract Duration: 1,830 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.2K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: IT
Official Description: IT SUPPORT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20522
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $16.8 million to ACTIONET INC for work described as: IT SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract value of $16.8 million over 5 years. 2. Actionet Inc. secured the award. 3. Competition type was a competitive delivery order. 4. The sector is Information Technology (IT) services.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $16.8 million for IT support services over five years appears within a reasonable range for similar government contracts. However, without specific details on the scope of services and labor rates, a precise comparison is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
This was awarded as a competitive delivery order, indicating that multiple vendors likely had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes price discovery and can lead to more competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests that taxpayers likely received a fair price for the IT support services rendered.
Public Impact
Ensures continued IT support for the Department of State's operations. Supports a private sector company, Actionet Inc., through government contracting. The contract duration of five years provides stability for service delivery.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific service details makes value assessment challenging.
- No clear indication of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through a competitive process.
- Long-term contract provides service continuity.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically 'Other Computer Related Services'. Government spending in this area is substantial, supporting critical infrastructure and operational needs across agencies.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if this contract's scope could have been structured to include small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of State, implying internal oversight mechanisms are in place. However, the effectiveness of this oversight and accountability for performance would require reviewing contract performance reports and audits.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed service scope.
- No small business participation noted.
- Limited insight into performance metrics.
- No specific risk flags identified in the provided data.
Tags
other-computer-related-services, department-of-state, dc, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $16.8 million to ACTIONET INC. IT SUPPORT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ACTIONET INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-26. End: 2012-09-29.
What specific IT support services were included in this $16.8 million contract, and how do the labor rates compare to industry benchmarks?
The provided data does not detail the specific IT support services rendered under this contract, nor does it offer labor rate breakdowns. To assess value effectively, a review of the Statement of Work (SOW) and the negotiated labor categories and rates would be necessary. Benchmarking these against similar government and commercial contracts would then reveal if the pricing was competitive.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how was Actionet Inc.'s performance measured?
The available data does not specify the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or the performance measurement framework used for this contract. Effective oversight typically involves defining clear, measurable KPIs related to service availability, response times, and user satisfaction. Without this information, assessing the contractor's performance and the overall effectiveness of the spending is difficult.
Were there any identified risks associated with Actionet Inc. or the scope of services that could have impacted delivery or cost?
The provided data does not explicitly list any risks associated with Actionet Inc. or the service scope. However, common risks in IT support contracts include vendor lock-in, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, scope creep, and the potential for cost overruns if not managed tightly. A thorough risk assessment would typically be part of the procurement process and ongoing contract management.
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: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2750 PROSPERITY AVE STE 520, FAIRFAX, VA, 11
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $28,294,299
Exercised Options: $19,583,766
Current Obligation: $16,848,409
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: SAQMPD07D0077
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-26
Current End Date: 2012-09-29
Potential End Date: 2012-09-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2014-05-20
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