Usaid's $201M FFP Support Contract Awarded to Amex International Incorporated

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $20,147,659 ($20.1M)

Contractor: Amex International Incorporated

Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development

Start Date: 2006-09-27

End Date: 2012-06-29

Contract Duration: 2,102 days

Daily Burn Rate: $9.6K/day

Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: NEW RFP FOR FFP SUPPORT CONTRACT

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 $20.1 million to AMEX INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED for work described as: NEW RFP FOR FFP SUPPORT CONTRACT Key points: 1. Contract Value: $201,476,590 over 2102 days. 2. Competition: Awarded via a competitive delivery order. 3. Risk: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type mitigates cost overrun risk. 4. Sector: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract's firm fixed price structure suggests a clear understanding of scope and cost expectations. Benchmarking against similar large-scale consulting contracts would provide further insight into its value.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

Awarded as a competitive delivery order, indicating multiple bids were likely considered. This method generally promotes price discovery and competitive pricing.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers likely received fair market value for the services rendered.

Public Impact

Supports critical administrative and management functions for the Agency for International Development. Long-term contract (2102 days) provides stability for service delivery. FFP contract type offers budget certainty for the agency.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Positive Signals

Competitive award process
Firm Fixed Price contract type
Long contract duration for consistent support

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services sector. Spending in this sector often supports government operations, strategic planning, and efficiency improvements.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

Awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting a structured procurement process. Further oversight details would require access to the full contract file.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Agency for International Development Contracting
Agency for International Development Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detail on small business participation.
Need for further benchmarking against similar consulting contracts.
Absence of specific performance metrics or quality assurance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Agency for International Development awarded $20.1 million to AMEX INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED. NEW RFP FOR FFP SUPPORT CONTRACT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is AMEX INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED.

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 $20.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2006-09-27. End: 2012-06-29.

What specific administrative and management consulting services were provided under this contract?

The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). This typically includes services such as organizational planning, business process improvement, and management analysis. Specific deliverables and tasks would be detailed in the contract's statement of work.

What was the competitive landscape for this delivery order?

As a competitive delivery order, it implies that multiple vendors were invited to bid, and AMEX INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED was selected based on factors including price and technical merit. The exact number of bidders and the evaluation criteria would provide a clearer picture of the competition's intensity.

How does the firm fixed price impact potential cost savings or overruns?

The Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type shifts the risk of cost overruns to the contractor (AMEX INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED). This benefits the government by providing budget certainty, as the price is fixed regardless of the contractor's actual costs, assuming the scope of work remains unchanged.

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) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Solicitation ID: M/OAA/DCHA/AFP-06-1525

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1615 L STREET, NW #340, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036

Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $90,635,561

Exercised Options: $65,031,375

Current Obligation: $20,147,659

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS10F0141R

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline