USAID awards $442,589.64 for Life-Cycle Acquisition Support to Time Solutions, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $21,058,824 ($21.1M)

Contractor: Time Solutions, LLC

Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development

Start Date: 2015-04-06

End Date: 2021-03-04

Contract Duration: 2,159 days

Daily Burn Rate: $9.8K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: IGF::CL::IGF - LIFE-CYCLE ACQUISITION SUPPORT TO INCREMENTALLY FUND THIS AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,589.64 AS FOLLOWS: $352,288.84 PCM $43,096.00 BCIP $47,204.80 AM

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20547

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Agency for International Development obligated $21.1 million to TIME SOLUTIONS, LLC for work described as: IGF::CL::IGF - LIFE-CYCLE ACQUISITION SUPPORT TO INCREMENTALLY FUND THIS AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,589.64 AS FOLLOWS: $352,288.84 PCM $43,096.00 BCIP $47,204.80 AM Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Time Solutions, LLC for acquisition support. 2. The contract is for a duration of 2159 days. 3. The contract was not competed, raising potential value concerns. 4. The sector is IT services, specifically 'Other Computer Related Services'.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

Pricing is not benchmarked against similar contracts. The total award amount is $442,589.64, with a significant portion allocated to PCM ($352,288.84). Without comparative data, assessing value for money is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

This contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in the government paying more than necessary for these acquisition support services.

Public Impact

Taxpayers may be overpaying due to the absence of competitive bidding. The duration of the contract (over 5 years) suggests a long-term need for these services. The specific nature of 'Life-Cycle Acquisition Support' is broad and could encompass various functions.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Sole-source award
Lack of competition
No clear benchmark for pricing

Positive Signals

Contract awarded to a specific company for a defined period.

Sector Analysis

The contract falls under IT services, specifically NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). Benchmarking IT support contracts can be challenging due to varying service levels and scopes.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were considered or excluded from this opportunity.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight is crucial for sole-source contracts to ensure fair pricing and adequate performance. The Agency for International Development (USAID) is responsible for monitoring this contract's execution.

Related Government Programs

Other Computer Related Services
Agency for International Development Contracting
Agency for International Development Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of competition
Potential for overpayment
No clear justification for sole-source award
Limited transparency on service scope

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Agency for International Development awarded $21.1 million to TIME SOLUTIONS, LLC. IGF::CL::IGF - LIFE-CYCLE ACQUISITION SUPPORT TO INCREMENTALLY FUND THIS AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,589.64 AS FOLLOWS: $352,288.84 PCM $43,096.00 BCIP $47,204.80 AM

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is TIME SOLUTIONS, 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 $21.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2015-04-06. End: 2021-03-04.

What specific services are included under 'Life-Cycle Acquisition Support'?

The provided data does not detail the specific services encompassed by 'Life-Cycle Acquisition Support'. This could range from strategic planning and policy development to contract administration and vendor management. Understanding the precise scope is essential for evaluating the necessity and cost-effectiveness of the award.

What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?

The justification for this sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source contracts are justified by factors such as unique capabilities, urgent needs, or the unavailability of other sources. Without this justification, it's difficult to assess the validity of bypassing the competitive process.

How does the pricing compare to industry standards for similar acquisition support services?

Direct comparison of pricing is not possible without access to benchmark data for similar 'Life-Cycle Acquisition Support' contracts. The total award amount of $442,589.64, spread over approximately six years, needs to be evaluated against market rates for comparable services to determine if it represents good value.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: THE Chenega Corporation (UEI: 622692994)

Address: 609 INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 210, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23320

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $21,058,824

Exercised Options: $21,058,824

Current Obligation: $21,058,824

Actual Outlays: $416,790

Contract Characteristics

Multi-Year Contract: Yes

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: YES

Timeline