HHS Awards $302K for Primary Care Research Dissemination to ABT Global LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,023,462 ($3.0M)
Contractor: ABT Global LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2022-09-16
End Date: 2026-09-15
Contract Duration: 1,460 days
Daily Burn Rate: $2.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: DISSEMINATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR AHRQ'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH (NCEPCR)
Place of Performance
Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20852
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $3.0 million to ABT GLOBAL LLC for work described as: DISSEMINATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR AHRQ'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH (NCEPCR) Key points: 1. Contract focuses on supporting AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research. 2. ABT Global LLC, a single awardee, will provide dissemination and stakeholder engagement. 3. The contract is for administrative management and general management consulting services. 4. This award is a delivery order under a larger contract, indicating potential for future work.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $302,346 is relatively small for consulting services. Benchmarking against similar contracts for dissemination and stakeholder engagement support for research centers is needed to assess pricing effectiveness.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, this specific award is a delivery order, meaning the initial competition was for a broader contract vehicle.
Taxpayer Impact: The taxpayer impact is minimal given the relatively small contract value, but the effectiveness of the services in advancing primary care research dissemination is key.
Public Impact
Enhances the reach and impact of primary care research findings. Supports the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in its mission. Facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders in primary care.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for scope creep in dissemination and engagement activities.
- Reliance on a single vendor for critical support functions.
Positive Signals
- Clear objective to improve primary care research impact.
- Awarded through full and open competition.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services, a broad category. Spending in this sector often supports government agency operations and program effectiveness, with benchmarks varying widely based on service scope.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses and the awardee, ABT Global LLC, is not explicitly identified as a small business in this data. Further investigation would be needed to confirm.
Oversight & Accountability
As a delivery order under a larger contract, oversight may be managed through the parent contract's framework. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is responsible for monitoring performance and ensuring value.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract duration extends over multiple years.
- Award is a delivery order, not a standalone contract.
- Specific performance metrics are not detailed in the provided data.
- Small business participation is not evident from the data.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-health-and-human-services, md, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $3.0 million to ABT GLOBAL LLC. DISSEMINATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR AHRQ'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH (NCEPCR)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ABT GLOBAL LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $3.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2022-09-16. End: 2026-09-15.
What specific metrics will be used to measure the success of dissemination and stakeholder engagement activities?
Success metrics should focus on quantifiable outcomes such as increased awareness of research findings, number of stakeholder engagements, adoption of best practices stemming from research, and feedback from engaged parties. These should align with AHRQ's strategic goals for the NCEPCR and demonstrate a clear return on investment for taxpayer funds.
What is the risk of vendor lock-in or over-reliance on ABT Global LLC for future dissemination needs?
The risk of vendor lock-in exists, especially if ABT Global LLC performs exceptionally well and becomes the go-to provider. However, since this is a delivery order under a competitively awarded contract, future task orders can be competed. AHRQ should periodically reassess the market for dissemination services to ensure continued competitive pricing and innovation.
How will the effectiveness of the disseminated research be evaluated to ensure it leads to improved primary care practices?
Effectiveness evaluation should involve tracking the uptake and application of research findings by healthcare providers and systems. This could include surveys, case studies, and analysis of changes in clinical guidelines or patient outcomes. Collaboration with NCEPCR researchers and primary care practitioners is crucial for this assessment.
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: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 6130 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $4,489,776
Exercised Options: $3,023,462
Current Obligation: $3,023,462
Actual Outlays: $2,172,005
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 2
Total Subaward Amount: $212,675
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00F252CA
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2022-09-16
Current End Date: 2026-09-15
Potential End Date: 2027-09-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-18
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