VA Awards $2.1M Task Order for Enterprise Shared Services Support to Advanced Management Strategies Group

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $2,125,956 ($2.1M)

Contractor: Advanced Management Strategies Group, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Start Date: 2024-10-02

End Date: 2025-10-01

Contract Duration: 364 days

Daily Burn Rate: $5.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA), ACQUISITION ACADEMY ACQUISITION ACADEMY (VAAA)/ENTERPRISE SHARED SERVICE (ESS) VAAA ESS & ADMINISTRATIVE (VESSA) SUPPORT TASK ORDER 001

Place of Performance

Location: DUMFRIES, PRINCE WILLIAM County, VIRGINIA, 22025

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $2.1 million to ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. for work described as: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA), ACQUISITION ACADEMY ACQUISITION ACADEMY (VAAA)/ENTERPRISE SHARED SERVICE (ESS) VAAA ESS & ADMINISTRATIVE (VESSA) SUPPORT TASK ORDER 001 Key points: 1. The contract supports the VA Acquisition Academy's Enterprise Shared Services. 2. Advanced Management Strategies Group, Inc. is the awardee. 3. The award was made under full and open competition. 4. The contract has a firm fixed price structure. 5. This is a BPA Call award.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $2.1M for a 364-day period appears reasonable for specialized administrative and enterprise shared services support. Benchmarking against similar IT or professional services contracts of this duration and scope would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a robust process for soliciting and evaluating offers. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and ensures the government receives best value.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process is expected to yield fair pricing, ensuring taxpayer funds are used efficiently for essential VA administrative support.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operational support for the VA Acquisition Academy's critical shared services. Supports the training and development of VA acquisition professionals. Provides administrative and enterprise services essential for VAAA's mission. The award contributes to the efficiency of VA's internal operations.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Contract duration is close to one year, requiring potential future re-competition.
Small business participation is not indicated.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Firm fixed price contract type can provide cost certainty.
Supports a critical VA function.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically engineering services (NAICS 541330). Spending in this sector is substantial across government, with IT and administrative support being key areas for agencies like the VA.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-aside goals were considered or if opportunities were missed.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made by the Department of Veterans Affairs, suggesting internal oversight mechanisms are in place. The BPA Call mechanism implies a pre-existing framework for oversight and compliance.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for vendor lock-in if performance is satisfactory.
Reliance on a single vendor for a critical function.
Lack of small business participation noted.
Contract duration requires future planning for re-competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $2.1 million to ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP, INC.. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA), ACQUISITION ACADEMY ACQUISITION ACADEMY (VAAA)/ENTERPRISE SHARED SERVICE (ESS) VAAA ESS & ADMINISTRATIVE (VESSA) SUPPORT TASK ORDER 001

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (Department of Veterans Affairs).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $2.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2024-10-02. End: 2025-10-01.

What specific enterprise shared services are being provided under this task order, and how do they align with the VA's strategic goals?

This task order likely supports the VA Acquisition Academy's Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) and administrative functions (VESSA). These services are crucial for the efficient operation of the academy, which trains VA acquisition professionals. Alignment with strategic goals would involve ensuring these services directly contribute to the academy's effectiveness in developing skilled acquisition personnel, thereby supporting the VA's broader mission delivery.

What is the potential risk associated with relying on a single awardee for a full year of critical administrative support?

The primary risk is service disruption if the contractor fails to perform or encounters financial instability. While awarded competitively, a single awardee for a year necessitates robust performance monitoring. Mitigation includes clear performance standards, regular reviews, and contingency planning. The BPA Call structure may offer some flexibility if other BPA holders exist.

How effectively does this contract leverage competition to ensure value for taxpayer money, given it's a BPA Call?

The initial BPA Call award was made under full and open competition, which is a positive indicator for value. However, the effectiveness of competition for this specific task order depends on the underlying BPA's structure and whether multiple vendors were solicited for this call. If the BPA itself was competitively awarded and this call involved competitive quotes, value is likely maximized.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services

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

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Advanced Management Strategies Group Inc.

Address: 3800 FETTLER PARK DR STE 201, DUMFRIES, VA, 22025

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $2,125,956

Exercised Options: $2,125,956

Current Obligation: $2,125,956

Actual Outlays: $2,125,956

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 36C10X25A0001

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline