Commerce Dept Awards $465K Admin Consulting Contract to Thomas & Reed LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $465,450 ($465.5K)
Contractor: Thomas & Reed LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce
Start Date: 2022-07-06
End Date: 2025-07-10
Contract Duration: 1,100 days
Daily Burn Rate: $423/day
Competition Type: COMPETED UNDER SAP
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: SUPPORT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20230
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Commerce obligated $465,450.33 to THOMAS & REED LLC for work described as: SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract value of $465,450.33 for administrative management consulting. 2. Awarded to Thomas & Reed LLC, a single vendor. 3. Competition method was 'Competed Under SAP', indicating potential limitations. 4. The sector is professional services, specifically administrative management consulting.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is firm-fixed-price, which helps control costs. However, without a clear benchmark or comparison to similar contracts, assessing the pricing's excellence is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was competed under SAP (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), which typically involves fewer vendors and potentially less aggressive price competition than full and open competition.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for administrative consulting services. The impact is moderate given the contract value, but the limited competition raises questions about optimal value.
Public Impact
Citizens receive support services through administrative management consulting. The Department of Commerce utilizes external expertise for operational efficiency. Transparency in contracting is maintained through public award data.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition due to SAP.
- Lack of clear pricing benchmark.
- Potential for higher costs due to limited competition.
Positive Signals
- Firm-fixed-price contract type.
- Contract awarded to a specific firm for defined services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically administrative and management consulting. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on scope and duration, but $465K for a ~3-year contract is within a common range for specialized support.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses had an opportunity to compete or if this was intentionally excluded.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made under a BPA Call, suggesting it might be part of a larger framework agreement. Oversight would involve monitoring performance against the contract terms and ensuring adherence to procurement regulations.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Commerce Contracting
- Office of the Secretary Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of pricing benchmark
- No small business award
- Unclear value proposition
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-commerce, dc, bpa-call, 100k-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Commerce awarded $465,450.33 to THOMAS & REED LLC. SUPPORT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is THOMAS & REED LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Commerce (Office of the Secretary).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $465,450.33.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2022-07-06. End: 2025-07-10.
What is the specific value proposition of Thomas & Reed LLC's services compared to potential alternatives?
The provided data does not detail the specific value proposition or unique capabilities of Thomas & Reed LLC. Assessing this would require reviewing the proposal, statement of work, and performance metrics. Without this, it's difficult to ascertain if the chosen vendor offers superior value or if alternative solutions might have provided comparable or better outcomes at a different price point.
What are the risks associated with limited competition under SAP for this type of service?
Limited competition under SAP can increase the risk of paying a higher price than necessary, as there are fewer bidders to drive down costs. It also carries a risk of selecting a vendor whose capabilities may not be the absolute best available, as the pool of competitors is restricted. This can potentially lead to suboptimal service delivery or missed opportunities for innovation.
How effectively will these administrative consulting services contribute to the Department of Commerce's mission objectives?
The effectiveness of these services hinges on the clarity of the statement of work and the vendor's ability to deliver on defined objectives. Without specific performance metrics or details on the consulting tasks, it's impossible to gauge their contribution. Successful outcomes would likely involve improved efficiency, better management practices, or strategic guidance aligned with the department's goals.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services R&D Services
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 148 E MARKET ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $687,397
Exercised Options: $465,450
Current Obligation: $465,450
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 1331L520A13500013
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2022-07-06
Current End Date: 2025-07-10
Potential End Date: 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-07
More Contracts from Thomas & Reed LLC
- Mental Health Evaluations — $2.2M (Department of Defense)
- THE United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6 (R6), Dallas, Texas Requires Facility Support Services Including Mailroom Operations, Copy Center, Supply and Shipping Distribution. Base Plus 4 Option Periods: 15 April 23 - 14 a — $2.0M (Environmental Protection Agency)
- BPA Task Order for Support — $456.0K (Department of Commerce)
Other Department of Commerce Contracts
- THE Purpose of This Contract IS to Develop the Ground System That Will Support Noaa S Next Generation Geostationary Satellite Series, Goes-R. This NEW Series of Spacecraft, SET to Begin Launching in 2015, IS Expected to Double the Clarity of Today S Satellite Imagery and Provide AT Least 20 Times More Atmospheric Observations From Space. the Contractor IS to Design, Develop, Test and Implement the Goes-R Ground System. the Ground System Will Capture Data From the Goes-R Satellites, and Process and Distribute the Information to Operational Users — $1.8B (L3harris Technologies, Inc.)
- Engineering Services and Development Leading to the Delivery of the Jpss Common Ground System Instrument and Support — $1.6B (Raytheon Company)
- Enterprise Solutions Framework (ESF) for Multi-Tiered Acquisition Framework for Systems Engineering and Integration - Program Tier Work Order 003 - 2020 Census Technical Integrator — $1.5B (T-Rex Solutions LLC)
- THE Goal of the Decennial Response Integration System (dris) Contract IS to Obtain a Practical Solution to Providing Respondent Assistance and Data Capture for the 2010 Census — $930.7M (Lockheed Martin Services, LLC)
- 2020 Census Questionnaire Assistance (2020 CQA) — $918.3M (Maximus Federal Services, Inc.)