Labor Dept. awards $25.7M for Admin Management Consulting, full competition used

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $25,743,290 ($25.7M)

Contractor: Office Remedies, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Labor

Start Date: 2019-02-04

End Date: 2020-08-05

Contract Duration: 548 days

Daily Burn Rate: $47.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS

Sector: Other

Official Description: CES DATA COLLECTION CENTER SERVICES THIS APPLICATION IS POWERED BY COMPUSEARCH'S PRISM APPLICATION.AMS LOGO USER ID: USER ID IS REQUIRED PASSWORD: PASSWORD IS REQUIRED UNAUTHORIZED CAC/PIV LOGIN ATTEMPT.YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CAC/PIV ACCESS. PLEASE CLOSE YOUR BROWSER AND CONTACT YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR. THIS APPLICATION IS POWERED BY COMPUSEARCH'S PRISM APPLICATION.AMS LOGO USER ID: USER ID IS REQUIRED PASSWORD: PASSWORD IS REQUIRED UNAUTHORIZED CAC/PIV LOGIN ATTEMPT.YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CAC/PIV ACCESS. PLEASE CLOSE YOUR BROWSER AND CONTACT YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR. TO INITIALLY AND INCREMENTALLY FUND OPTION YEAR 4 CES TASK ORDER DOLU132J16647 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,553,730.93. OPTION YEAR 4 POP IS AUG 6, 2017 - AUG 5, 2018 LOE FOR OPTION YEAR 3 IS $19,027,366

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20212

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Labor obligated $25.7 million to OFFICE REMEDIES, INC. for work described as: CES DATA COLLECTION CENTER SERVICES THIS APPLICATION IS POWERED BY COMPUSEARCH'S PRISM APPLICATION.AMS LOGO USER ID: USER ID IS REQUIRED PASSWORD: PASSWORD IS REQUIRED UNAUTHORIZED CAC/PIV LOGIN ATTEMPT.YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZ… Key points: 1. Spending of $25.7M on administrative management consulting services. 2. Contract awarded via full and open competition. 3. Potential risk in lack of detailed performance metrics or outcomes. 4. IT and professional services sector.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $25.7M for administrative management consulting appears to be within a reasonable range for a multi-year engagement. However, without specific details on the scope of services and deliverables, a precise pricing assessment against similar contracts is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded using full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing and allows for a wide range of potential contractors to bid. This method is expected to yield fair market prices.

Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition is the most taxpayer-friendly approach, ensuring that the government receives competitive pricing and the best value for its money.

Public Impact

Citizens benefit from improved administrative processes within the Department of Labor. The use of full and open competition ensures fair allocation of taxpayer funds. Potential for enhanced efficiency in government operations through consulting services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of specific performance metrics or outcome-based evaluations.
Limited detail on the specific consulting services provided.
Potential for scope creep without clear deliverables.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Contract duration is clearly defined.
Services align with core administrative functions.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically administrative management and general management consulting. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on specialization and contract scope.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses and does not specify if small businesses were involved as subcontractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight would typically involve the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) monitoring performance against the contract's statement of work and ensuring timely delivery of services. The provided data lacks specific oversight details.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Department of Labor Contracting
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed performance metrics.
Ambiguity in specific service deliverables.
Potential for unquantified taxpayer value.
Limited information on contractor past performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Labor awarded $25.7 million to OFFICE REMEDIES, INC.. CES DATA COLLECTION CENTER SERVICES THIS APPLICATION IS POWERED BY COMPUSEARCH'S PRISM APPLICATION.AMS LOGO USER ID: USER ID IS REQUIRED PASSWORD: PASSWORD IS REQUIRED UNAUTHORIZED CAC/PIV LOGIN ATTEMPT.YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CAC/PIV ACCESS. PLEASE CLOSE YOUR BROWSER AND CONTACT YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR. THIS APPLICATION IS POWERED BY COMPUSEARCH'S

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is OFFICE REMEDIES, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Labor (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $25.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2019-02-04. End: 2020-08-05.

What specific administrative management challenges did the Department of Labor aim to address with this $25.7M contract?

The provided data does not specify the exact administrative management challenges addressed. Generally, such contracts aim to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, enhance organizational structure, or implement new management strategies within the agency. A detailed statement of work would clarify the specific objectives.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of these consulting services?

The available data does not list specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Effective contracts typically include measurable metrics related to efficiency gains, cost savings, process improvements, or successful implementation of recommendations. The absence of listed KPIs is a potential oversight.

How does the pricing of this contract compare to similar administrative management consulting services procured by other federal agencies?

Without a detailed breakdown of the services rendered and the labor hours involved, a direct comparison of pricing to similar contracts is challenging. The contract's total value of $25.7M over its duration suggests a significant engagement, but its cost-effectiveness depends heavily on the specific outcomes achieved.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 171 ELDEN ST STE 160, HERNDON, VA, 20170

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $27,842,873

Exercised Options: $27,842,873

Current Obligation: $25,743,290

Actual Outlays: $21,635,105

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS10F0465R

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline