USAID Spends $32.4M on Public Health Services via Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $32,377,803 ($32.4M)
Contractor: ABT Global LLC
Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development
Start Date: 2005-01-07
End Date: 2009-12-06
Contract Duration: 1,794 days
Daily Burn Rate: $18.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: QUALITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Plain-Language Summary
Agency for International Development obligated $32.4 million to ABT GLOBAL LLC for work described as: QUALITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Key points: 1. Contract awarded to ABT GLOBAL LLC for public health services. 2. Full and open competition was utilized for this procurement. 3. The contract duration was 1794 days. 4. The contract type was Cost Plus Fixed Fee. 5. No small business participation was noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $32.4 million over nearly five years suggests a moderate annual spend. Without specific deliverables or performance metrics, assessing value is difficult. Benchmarking against similar public health service contracts would be necessary for a more precise valuation.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery and potentially achieving a fair market price. This method allows all eligible vendors to bid, fostering a competitive environment.
Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition generally aims to maximize taxpayer value by encouraging competitive pricing. The final price reflects the outcome of this competitive process.
Public Impact
Supports critical public health initiatives globally. Ensures access to primary healthcare services. Potential for long-term health improvements in beneficiary populations.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize cost overruns.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Contract addresses essential public health needs.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically related to public health. Spending in this sector is crucial for global development and disease prevention, with benchmarks varying widely based on program scope and geographic focus.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates no small business participation in this contract. This could represent a missed opportunity to support small businesses and potentially limit the diversity of solutions considered.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Agency for International Development (USAID), a key agency for foreign aid. Oversight would typically involve monitoring contractor performance and financial expenditures to ensure accountability and effective use of funds.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Agency for International Development Contracting
- Agency for International Development Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
- No small business participation.
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- Potential for cost overruns without strict oversight.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, agency-for-international-development, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Agency for International Development awarded $32.4 million to ABT GLOBAL LLC. QUALITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ABT GLOBAL 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 $32.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-01-07. End: 2009-12-06.
What specific public health outcomes were achieved with this $32.4 million investment?
The provided data does not detail the specific public health outcomes or deliverables associated with this contract. To assess the true value, a review of performance reports, impact assessments, and program evaluations would be necessary to understand the tangible results achieved in areas like disease prevention, treatment, or health system strengthening.
What were the primary risks associated with a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for public health services?
A primary risk of Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts is that the contractor may have less incentive to control costs, as their fee is fixed regardless of the actual expenses incurred. This could lead to higher overall project costs than anticipated if not rigorously monitored. Additionally, defining the 'fixed fee' accurately for complex public health services can be challenging.
How effectively did the full and open competition process ensure competitive pricing for these services?
While full and open competition is designed to foster competitive pricing, its effectiveness depends on the number and quality of bids received. Without knowing the bid landscape, it's difficult to definitively state how competitive the pricing was. A thorough analysis would require comparing the awarded price against independent cost estimates or other bids submitted.
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
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: HE17604007
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 4800 MONTGOMERY LN 600, BETHESDA, MD, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $575,495,835
Exercised Options: $458,365,022
Current Obligation: $32,377,803
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-01-07
Current End Date: 2009-12-06
Potential End Date: 2011-12-06 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-05-26
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