USCG Clinic IT Deployment: $10.2M Contract Awarded to Leidos, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,217,180 ($10.2M)
Contractor: Leidos, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2003-10-03
End Date: 2006-01-19
Contract Duration: 839 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.2K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: DEPLOYMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DOD CHCS AT DOT USCG CLINICS
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20593
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $10.2 million to LEIDOS, INC. for work described as: DEPLOYMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DOD CHCS AT DOT USCG CLINICS Key points: 1. The contract for deploying and implementing DOD CHCS at USCG clinics was awarded to Leidos, Inc. 2. This was a competitive delivery order, suggesting some level of price discovery. 3. The contract duration was 839 days, indicating a medium-term project. 4. The total award amount was $10,217,179.70. 5. The PSC code is missing, hindering detailed sector analysis.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded as a competitive delivery order, which typically allows for some price negotiation. However, without specific details on the bidding process or comparison to similar contracts, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
This was a competitive delivery order, indicating that multiple vendors likely had the opportunity to bid. The competitive nature should have contributed to price discovery, though the specific mechanism isn't detailed.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process suggests that taxpayers likely received a fair price, but the lack of detailed cost breakdowns limits a definitive assessment.
Public Impact
Enhances healthcare IT infrastructure for the US Coast Guard. Potential for improved patient care and administrative efficiency through system implementation. Supports military health system interoperability. Leidos, Inc. is a major government contractor, indicating established capabilities. The project duration suggests a significant undertaking in system deployment.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Missing PSC code hinders detailed analysis.
- Lack of specific performance metrics.
- Time and Materials contract type can lead to cost overruns if not managed tightly.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process.
- Awarded to a known large government contractor.
- Addresses critical healthcare IT needs for a government agency.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically related to healthcare IT implementation. Benchmarks for similar DOD CHCS deployments would be relevant for a more precise value assessment.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Leidos, Inc., a large business. There is no indication of small business participation in this specific award, which is common for large prime contracts.
Oversight & Accountability
As a competitive delivery order, there would have been oversight during the bidding and award process. Post-award oversight would depend on the contracting agency's established procedures for monitoring performance and expenditures.
Related Government Programs
- Computer and Software Stores
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- Departmental Offices Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to Time and Materials contract type.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics in the award data.
- Missing PSC code limits granular sector comparison.
- Sole awardee to Leidos, Inc. without clear small business subcontracting data.
Tags
computer-and-software-stores, department-of-the-interior, dc, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $10.2 million to LEIDOS, INC.. DEPLOYMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DOD CHCS AT DOT USCG CLINICS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is LEIDOS, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Departmental Offices).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2003-10-03. End: 2006-01-19.
What was the specific pricing structure and justification for the Time and Materials award, given the potential for cost escalation?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts are often used when the scope of work is not clearly defined or is expected to change. For this contract, the justification likely centered on the complexities of deploying a large system like DOD CHCS across multiple clinic locations, where unforeseen technical challenges or integration issues could arise. The agency would have established labor rates and potentially capped the total expenditure to mitigate cost risks.
How did the competitive bidding process ensure the best value for taxpayers, considering the $10.2M award and the T&M contract type?
The competitive bidding process aimed to ensure value by allowing multiple qualified vendors to propose solutions and pricing. Even with a T&M structure, competition drives vendors to offer competitive labor rates and efficient project execution to win the contract. The agency's evaluation criteria would have balanced technical approach, past performance, and price to determine the best overall value, not solely the lowest initial bid.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of the DOD CHCS deployment and implementation?
While not explicitly stated in the provided data, typical KPIs for such a deployment would include system uptime and availability, successful data migration rates, user adoption and satisfaction levels, reduction in processing times for patient records, and successful integration with other relevant military health systems. Performance would likely be monitored through regular reporting and site visits.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Retail Trade › Electronics and Appliance Stores › Computer and Software Stores
Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 10260 CAMPUS POINT DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $12,462,428
Exercised Options: $10,217,180
Current Obligation: $10,217,180
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F4461G
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2003-10-03
Current End Date: 2006-01-19
Potential End Date: 2006-01-19 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2014-03-29
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