DOT Awards $71.3M CORA Support Services Contract to DigitaliBiz, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $71,335,636 ($71.3M)

Contractor: Digitalibiz, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation

Start Date: 2013-12-17

End Date: 2018-12-16

Contract Duration: 1,825 days

Daily Burn Rate: $39.1K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: 8(A) COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSIS (CORA) SUPPORT SERVICES IGF::OT::IGF

Place of Performance

Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20850

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Transportation obligated $71.3 million to DIGITALIBIZ, LLC for work described as: 8(A) COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSIS (CORA) SUPPORT SERVICES IGF::OT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract awarded via full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. 2. The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. 3. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services', a broad category. 4. The award was a delivery order, suggesting it's part of a larger contract vehicle.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure carries inherent risk for cost control. Without detailed performance data, it's difficult to assess if the fixed fee was appropriate for the services rendered.

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', suggesting a competitive process but with specific source exclusions. This method aims for fair pricing but the exclusions could limit the competitive landscape.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for professional, scientific, and technical services. The effectiveness of the competition and contract type will determine the ultimate value for taxpayers.

Public Impact

Supports the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation, impacting high-level agency operations. The broad service category suggests a wide range of potential impacts on DOT's mission. A five-year contract duration indicates a significant, long-term investment in these services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
Broad service category makes specific performance assessment challenging.
Exclusion of sources in competition may limit price discovery.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Long-term contract provides stability for critical services.

Sector Analysis

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector is vast. For 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' (NAICS 541990), contract values can vary significantly based on specialization and scope.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Therefore, there is no direct small business participation or benefit from this specific award.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded as a delivery order, implying it might be under a larger indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. Oversight would depend on the management of both the delivery order and the parent contract.

Related Government Programs

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Department of Transportation Contracting
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation Programs

Risk Flags

Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
Broad service category lacks specificity.
Potential for limited competition due to source exclusions.
No small business participation noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Transportation awarded $71.3 million to DIGITALIBIZ, LLC. 8(A) COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSIS (CORA) SUPPORT SERVICES IGF::OT::IGF

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is DIGITALIBIZ, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $71.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2013-12-17. End: 2018-12-16.

What specific technical and operational research was conducted under this contract, and how did it directly contribute to the Secretary's immediate office objectives?

The contract description '8(A) COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSIS (CORA) SUPPORT SERVICES' suggests research into communication strategies and operational efficiency. The value of this research is tied to its direct applicability and impact on the immediate goals of the Secretary's office, such as policy development, strategic planning, or crisis management.

What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, and how were they monitored to ensure value for money?

For a CPFF contract, KPIs would typically focus on the successful completion of defined research tasks and deliverables within the fixed fee scope. Monitoring would involve regular progress reviews, technical evaluations of research outputs, and ensuring adherence to the contract's objectives. The effectiveness of value for money hinges on the agency's rigorous oversight of these elements.

How did the 'exclusion of sources' in the full and open competition potentially affect the final price and the range of innovative solutions considered?

Excluding certain sources, even in a full and open competition, can limit the number of bidders and potentially reduce the downward pressure on price. It might also exclude companies with unique or highly specialized capabilities. The impact on innovation depends on whether the excluded sources possessed distinct approaches or technologies relevant to CORA support services.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 9210 CORPORATE BLVD STE 410, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $89,906,518

Exercised Options: $89,906,518

Current Obligation: $71,335,636

Actual Outlays: $-161,266

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: DTRT5714D30012

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline