USAID Awards $28.5M Contract to PM Consulting Group for Management Consulting Services

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $28,552,016 ($28.6M)

Contractor: PM Consulting Group LLC

Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development

Start Date: 2020-06-01

End Date: 2022-11-30

Contract Duration: 912 days

Daily Burn Rate: $31.3K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: Other

Official Description: LAB INSTITUTIONAL CONTRACTOR - MEGA BRIDGE CONTRACT

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20012

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Agency for International Development obligated $28.6 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC for work described as: LAB INSTITUTIONAL CONTRACTOR - MEGA BRIDGE CONTRACT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to PM Consulting Group LLC for administrative management and general management consulting. 2. The contract value is $28.5 million over a period of 912 days. 3. The contract was not available for competition, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 4. The sector is professional services, specifically management consulting.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract is a Time and Materials type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Without comparable contracts, assessing the pricing's value is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was not available for competition, suggesting a limited approach to sourcing. This limits the potential for competitive bidding to drive down costs and ensure best value.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in higher costs for taxpayers compared to a fully competitive process.

Public Impact

Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the limited competition. The effectiveness of the consulting services in achieving USAID's goals is not immediately clear from the data. The duration of the contract (912 days) indicates a significant, long-term engagement.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Limited competition
Time and Materials contract type

Positive Signals

Contract awarded to a specific firm for defined services

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management and administrative consulting. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the scope and complexity of services.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was sought or achieved through subcontracting.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight of Time and Materials contracts is crucial to ensure costs remain reasonable and services are delivered effectively. The agency's oversight mechanisms for this contract are not detailed here.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Agency for International Development Contracting
Agency for International Development Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of competition
Time and Materials contract type
Potential for cost overruns
Limited transparency on service effectiveness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Agency for International Development awarded $28.6 million to PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC. LAB INSTITUTIONAL CONTRACTOR - MEGA BRIDGE CONTRACT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is PM CONSULTING GROUP LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Agency for International Development (Agency for International Development).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $28.6 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2020-06-01. End: 2022-11-30.

What specific management and administrative services were provided under this contract, and how did they align with USAID's strategic objectives?

The contract specifies 'Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.' To assess alignment, one would need to review the contract's statement of work and USAID's program goals for the period of performance. Without this detail, it's impossible to determine the strategic relevance or effectiveness of the services rendered.

Given the limited competition, what steps were taken by USAID to ensure fair pricing and prevent potential cost overruns?

For limited competition contracts, especially Time and Materials, agencies typically rely on pre-negotiated rates, historical cost data, and robust oversight. USAID would likely have established ceilings for labor hours and rates, and required detailed justification for expenses. However, the absence of a competitive process inherently reduces the pressure to achieve the lowest possible price.

How was the performance of PM Consulting Group LLC evaluated throughout the contract's duration to ensure effective delivery of consulting services?

Performance evaluation would typically involve regular progress reports, milestone reviews, and potentially formal performance assessments by USAID contracting officers or technical monitors. The effectiveness is judged against the contract's deliverables and objectives. Without access to performance reports or feedback, assessing the contractor's effectiveness remains speculative.

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: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 100 WEST RD STE 300, TOWSON, MD, 21204

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, 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: $29,818,302

Exercised Options: $29,818,302

Current Obligation: $28,552,016

Actual Outlays: $27,744,718

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 3

Total Subaward Amount: $5,981,313

Contract Characteristics

Multi-Year Contract: Yes

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: YES

Timeline