Department of Education awards $16.3M for NAEP publications and outreach to Hager Sharp, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,307,350 ($16.3M)
Contractor: Hager Sharp, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Education
Start Date: 2007-09-27
End Date: 2013-03-30
Contract Duration: 2,011 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.1K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP) PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH AND DISSMINATION
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20202
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Education obligated $16.3 million to HAGER SHARP, INC. for work described as: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP) PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH AND DISSMINATION Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single public relations agency. 2. Spending spans six years, indicating a long-term need for these services. 3. The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can incentivize performance but may lead to higher costs. 4. The sector is primarily related to public relations and dissemination of educational data.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The Cost Plus Award Fee structure allows for potential cost overruns if performance targets are not met efficiently. Benchmarking against similar public relations contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
This was awarded as a delivery order under a larger contract, suggesting competition may have occurred at an earlier stage. However, the specific competition for this order is not detailed, raising questions about price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for the dissemination of educational assessment results, which has public value, but the efficiency of the spending is not fully transparent.
Public Impact
Ensures public access to vital educational data from NAEP. Supports outreach efforts to educators, policymakers, and the public. Facilitates understanding of national educational trends and performance.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure
- Limited transparency on competition for this specific order
Positive Signals
- Supports dissemination of important educational data
- Long-term contract indicates sustained need
Sector Analysis
The Department of Education's spending in this area focuses on communication and dissemination of research findings. Benchmarks for public relations services can vary widely based on scope and duration.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Hager Sharp, Inc., a single entity. There is no indication of small business participation in this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded as a delivery order, implying it falls under a broader contract with its own oversight mechanisms. Further review would be needed to assess the specific oversight applied to this order.
Related Government Programs
- Public Relations Agencies
- Department of Education Contracting
- Department of Education Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns with CPAF
- Lack of detailed competition information for this specific order
- No clear performance metrics provided
- No small business participation noted
Tags
public-relations-agencies, department-of-education, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Education awarded $16.3 million to HAGER SHARP, INC.. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP) PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH AND DISSMINATION
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is HAGER SHARP, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Education (Department of Education).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-27. End: 2013-03-30.
What was the competitive process for the base contract under which this delivery order was issued?
The provided data indicates this was a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER' but does not specify the nature of the competition for the base contract. Understanding the initial competition is crucial to assessing the overall value and fairness of the subsequent delivery orders awarded under it.
How were the award fees determined and what specific performance metrics were used?
The 'Cost Plus Award Fee' (CPAF) contract type suggests that Hager Sharp, Inc. could earn additional profit based on meeting or exceeding certain performance objectives. The specific metrics and the process for determining these award fees are not detailed in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the effectiveness of incentivizing performance.
What is the breakdown of costs associated with publications versus outreach and dissemination activities?
The total award amount of $16.3 million covers both 'PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH AND DISSMINATION' for NAEP. Without a detailed cost breakdown, it is challenging to evaluate the efficiency of spending on each component and to benchmark costs against similar activities in the public relations sector.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services › Public Relations Agencies
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: TWO STEP
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1090 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $18,048,779
Exercised Options: $18,048,779
Current Obligation: $16,307,350
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS23F0024M
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-27
Current End Date: 2013-03-30
Potential End Date: 2013-03-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-04-05
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