USAID awards $21.3M for Inclusive Development Hub support to Global Solutions Ventures, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $21,279,447 ($21.3M)

Contractor: Global Solutions Ventures, LLC

Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development

Start Date: 2021-09-24

End Date: 2025-02-26

Contract Duration: 1,251 days

Daily Burn Rate: $17.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 8

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: THE INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT (ID) HUB REQUIRES A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADVANCE ITS GOAL OF FULLY EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. THIS AWARD WILL ENSURE THE ID HUB IS STAFFE

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20523

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Agency for International Development obligated $21.3 million to GLOBAL SOLUTIONS VENTURES, LLC for work described as: THE INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT (ID) HUB REQUIRES A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADVANCE ITS GOAL OF FULLY EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. THIS AWARD WILL ENSURE THE ID HUB IS STAFFE Key points: 1. Contract supports empowering marginalized populations through professional and technical services. 2. Global Solutions Ventures, LLC is the awardee. 3. The contract is a Delivery Order under a larger IDIQ. 4. The sector is primarily professional services, aligning with engineering and management consulting.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar professional services contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The competition method was 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES,' indicating a limited competition. This approach may not have yielded the most competitive pricing.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to support development initiatives, with the cost-plus award fee structure potentially increasing the final expenditure.

Public Impact

Supports critical development goals for marginalized communities. Ensures continuity of essential services for the ID Hub. Funding allocated for professional and technical expertise. Contract duration extends into early 2025.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Limited competition may impact cost-effectiveness.
Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires careful oversight.

Positive Signals

Supports important social and development objectives.
Awardee has a contract to provide necessary services.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically engineering and management consulting, supporting international development efforts. Spending in this area is common for agencies like USAID focused on global initiatives.

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 participation was sought or achieved through subcontracting.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract is a Delivery Order under a larger IDIQ, suggesting existing oversight mechanisms. However, the Cost Plus Award Fee structure necessitates diligent monitoring of performance and costs to ensure accountability.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Agency for International Development Contracting
Agency for International Development Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for inflated costs due to CPAF structure.
Limited competition may reduce price competitiveness.
Lack of detailed cost breakdown hinders granular analysis.
Performance metrics for award fee are not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Agency for International Development awarded $21.3 million to GLOBAL SOLUTIONS VENTURES, LLC. THE INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT (ID) HUB REQUIRES A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADVANCE ITS GOAL OF FULLY EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. THIS AWARD WILL ENSURE THE ID HUB IS STAFFE

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GLOBAL SOLUTIONS VENTURES, 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 $21.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2021-09-24. End: 2025-02-26.

What specific metrics are used to determine the 'award fee' for Global Solutions Ventures, LLC?

The specific metrics for the award fee are not detailed in the provided data. Typically, award fees are tied to performance against pre-defined objectives, quality of service, timeliness, and overall customer satisfaction. USAID would have established a performance evaluation plan outlining these criteria and the associated fee structure.

How does the 'limited competition' approach impact the overall value for taxpayer money in this contract?

Limited competition, even if preceded by a period of full and open competition for the base IDIQ, can potentially lead to higher prices than a fully competitive scenario for this specific delivery order. Without direct comparison to other bids, it's difficult to definitively assess value, but it introduces a risk of suboptimal pricing.

What is the risk associated with the Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type for this development support service?

The primary risk with CPAF is that the contractor may be incentivized to incur higher costs to achieve a higher award fee, potentially exceeding the expected budget. Effective oversight is crucial to ensure costs are reasonable and directly related to achieving the program's objectives, rather than maximizing the fee.

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 AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 8

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER STE 700, BETHESDA, MD, 20814

Business Categories: Category Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Joint Venture Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business, Joint Venture Women Owned Small Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, SBA Certified 8 a Joint Venture, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $23,657,828

Exercised Options: $23,657,828

Current Obligation: $21,279,447

Actual Outlays: $15,319,484

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 47QRAD20D1100

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline