HHS FDA Awards $24.2M IDIQ to MPF-ZAI Solutions for Records Management

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $24,193,635 ($24.2M)

Contractor: Mpf-Zai Solutions LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Start Date: 2022-06-06

End Date: 2025-05-31

Contract Duration: 1,090 days

Daily Burn Rate: $22.2K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IDIQ

Place of Performance

Location: BELTSVILLE, PRINCE GEORGES County, MARYLAND, 20705

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Health and Human Services obligated $24.2 million to MPF-ZAI SOLUTIONS LLC for work described as: RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IDIQ Key points: 1. Contract value of $24.2 million over 3 years. 2. MPF-ZAI Solutions LLC, a small business, is the awardee. 3. The contract falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. 4. Competition was full and open after exclusion of sources.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract is a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a base award of $2,219,600 and a potential ceiling of $24,193,635. Pricing will be assessed against task orders as they are issued.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded using full and open competition after exclusion of sources. This method aims to ensure fair pricing and access for qualified vendors.

Taxpayer Impact: The firm-fixed-price structure helps control costs, and competition generally leads to better value for taxpayers.

Public Impact

Supports FDA's mission to protect public health. Ensures efficient management of critical records. Potential for task orders to impact various FDA operations.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Positive Signals

Full and open competition utilized.
Firm-fixed-price contract type.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, a broad category. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on specialization.

Small Business Impact

The awardee, MPF-ZAI SOLUTIONS LLC, is identified as a small business. This contract contributes to federal goals of supporting small business participation in government contracting.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight will be managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration. Task order performance and invoicing will be subject to standard government review.

Related Government Programs

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
Food and Drug Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for limited competition due to 'exclusion of sources'.
Scope of 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' is broad, requiring clear task order definitions.
Reliance on task orders for specific pricing and performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Health and Human Services awarded $24.2 million to MPF-ZAI SOLUTIONS LLC. RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IDIQ

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is MPF-ZAI SOLUTIONS LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $24.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2022-06-06. End: 2025-05-31.

What specific records management services will be provided under this IDIQ?

The IDIQ covers 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' related to records information management. Specific services will be detailed in individual task orders, likely including data digitization, archival, retrieval, and lifecycle management of FDA records.

What is the risk associated with the 'after exclusion of sources' competition method?

While 'full and open' is generally positive, 'after exclusion of sources' implies that certain potential bidders were disqualified early. The risk is that this exclusion might have inadvertently limited the pool of highly competitive vendors, potentially impacting the final price or innovation.

How effective is this contract likely to be in meeting FDA's records management needs?

The effectiveness will depend on the specific task orders issued and the performance of MPF-ZAI SOLUTIONS LLC. The IDIQ structure allows flexibility, but clear requirements and robust oversight are crucial for ensuring the contract effectively supports FDA's critical public health mission.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 702 RUSSELL AVE STE 440, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877

Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Economically Disadvantaged 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: $31,579,093

Exercised Options: $24,193,635

Current Obligation: $24,193,635

Actual Outlays: $23,761,345

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 75F40120D00022

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline