VA Awards $7.7M Bridge Contract to Creative Business Solutions for Management Consulting Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $7,678,090 ($7.7M)
Contractor: Creative Business Solutions, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Start Date: 2025-05-26
End Date: 2026-08-05
Contract Duration: 436 days
Daily Burn Rate: $17.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: 7-MONTH BRIDGE CONTRACT TO AVOID LAPSE IN SERVICES DURING ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT FOR RECOMPETED SERVICES.
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20420
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $7.7 million to CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. for work described as: 7-MONTH BRIDGE CONTRACT TO AVOID LAPSE IN SERVICES DURING ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT FOR RECOMPETED SERVICES. Key points: 1. The contract is a 7-month bridge to prevent service disruption during a larger acquisition. 2. It was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. 3. The firm fixed-price contract type aims to control costs for administrative management services. 4. This award supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' ongoing operational needs.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's pricing is difficult to assess without a benchmark for similar 7-month bridge contracts for management consulting. The firm fixed-price structure provides cost certainty for this specific period.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
Awarded via full and open competition, this method allows all eligible vendors to bid, promoting price discovery and potentially competitive pricing. The bridge nature suggests a need for continuity over optimal price.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers are impacted by the cost of essential services being maintained, with the competitive process aiming to ensure reasonable pricing for the duration.
Public Impact
Ensures continuity of critical administrative management and general management consulting services for the VA. Prevents a lapse in services that could disrupt VA operations and impact beneficiaries. Supports the transition to a new, recompeting contract for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Bridge contract nature may indicate urgency or planning challenges.
- Limited duration (7 months) may not reflect long-term value or cost-effectiveness.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Firm fixed-price contract type.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services sector. Spending in this sector is often driven by agency needs for operational efficiency, strategic planning, and program support.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-asides were considered or if opportunities were missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The bridge contract mechanism suggests a need for oversight to ensure the transition to the recompeting contract is managed effectively and without undue delay or cost escalation.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
- Department of Veterans Affairs Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for increased costs due to bridge contract nature.
- Risk of service disruption if transition is not managed effectively.
- Indication of potential acquisition planning challenges.
- Lack of small business participation noted.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-veterans-affairs, dc, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $7.7 million to CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.. 7-MONTH BRIDGE CONTRACT TO AVOID LAPSE IN SERVICES DURING ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT FOR RECOMPETED SERVICES.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 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 $7.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-05-26. End: 2026-08-05.
What is the expected cost of the final recompeting contract, and how does this bridge contract's cost compare?
The cost of the final recompeting contract is not detailed in this data. However, bridge contracts are typically intended to maintain services at a reasonable cost during transition. A comparison would require knowing the scope and duration of the upcoming contract and its associated pricing structure.
What risks are associated with using a bridge contract instead of a fully planned recompete?
Risks include potential cost overruns if the transition is prolonged, reduced incentive for the incumbent to perform optimally if they are not the likely winner of the recompete, and the possibility of service disruptions if the bridge is not managed carefully. It can also indicate potential issues with the original acquisition planning.
How effectively does this bridge contract facilitate the transition to the recompeting services?
The effectiveness hinges on the VA's management of the transition process. A well-managed bridge ensures seamless service delivery and allows sufficient time for the evaluation and award of the new contract. Poor management could lead to service gaps or increased costs.
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) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 13003 WINDING CREEK RD, BOWIE, MD, 20721
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, HUBZone Firm, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $11,657,314
Exercised Options: $7,678,090
Current Obligation: $7,678,090
Actual Outlays: $3,777,925
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QRAA17D0005
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-05-26
Current End Date: 2026-08-05
Potential End Date: 2027-03-05 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-13
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