EPA's HSPD 12 Support Services Contract Totaled $16.8M Over 5 Years
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,809,718 ($16.8M)
Contractor: ICF Jacob & Sundstrom, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2008-03-17
End Date: 2013-09-18
Contract Duration: 2,011 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.4K/day
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: HSPD 12 SUPPORT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: BALTIMORE, BALTIMORE CITY County, MARYLAND, 21202
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $16.8 million to ICF JACOB & SUNDSTROM, INC. for work described as: HSPD 12 SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract value of $16.8 million over five years. 2. Sole-source award to ICF Jacob & Sundstrom, Inc. 3. Focus on custom computer programming services. 4. Potential for limited competition due to specific service needs.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded on a Time and Materials basis, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar custom programming services is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was awarded as a sole-source delivery order. This limits price discovery and competition, potentially leading to higher costs for taxpayers compared to a fully competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award may have resulted in a higher cost to taxpayers than if the services had been competitively procured.
Public Impact
Ensured compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. Provided essential IT support services to the EPA. Supported federal identity management initiatives.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition and price transparency.
- Time and Materials contract type can inflate costs.
- Lack of small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Provided critical HSPD 12 support services.
- Long-term contract facilitated stable service delivery.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under IT services, specifically custom computer programming. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on agency needs and technological advancements. The value of $16.8M over five years is moderate for specialized IT support.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract did not involve small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests a lack of opportunity for small business participation in providing these specific HSPD 12 support services.
Oversight & Accountability
As a sole-source award, oversight is crucial to ensure fair pricing and effective service delivery. The EPA's contracting officers would be responsible for monitoring performance and costs against the contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Custom Computer Programming Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Time and Materials contract type
- No small business participation
- Limited transparency on cost justification
Tags
custom-computer-programming-services, environmental-protection-agency, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $16.8 million to ICF JACOB & SUNDSTROM, INC.. HSPD 12 SUPPORT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ICF JACOB & SUNDSTROM, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-03-17. End: 2013-09-18.
What was the justification for the sole-source award, and were alternative competitive strategies considered?
The justification for a sole-source award typically involves unique capabilities or urgent needs that cannot be met by other vendors. Without specific documentation, it's difficult to ascertain the exact reasons. However, sole-source awards bypass the competitive bidding process, potentially leading to higher costs and reduced innovation compared to open competition.
How did the Time and Materials pricing structure impact the final cost compared to a fixed-price contract?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts allow the government to pay for the actual labor hours and materials used. While offering flexibility, T&M can lead to cost uncertainty and potential overruns if not closely monitored. A fixed-price contract would have provided greater cost certainty for the EPA, but might have been less adaptable to evolving service requirements.
What was the specific impact of these support services on the EPA's overall identity management capabilities?
These services were crucial for implementing and maintaining compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12), which mandates federal standards for secure and interoperable identification. The support likely involved developing or customizing systems for credentialing, access control, and identity verification, thereby strengthening the EPA's security posture.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Custom Computer Programming Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Contractor Details
Parent Company: ICF International, Inc. (UEI: 139001544)
Address: 401 E PRATT ST STE 2214, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,302,251
Exercised Options: $19,302,251
Current Obligation: $16,809,718
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F4997G
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-03-17
Current End Date: 2013-09-18
Potential End Date: 2013-09-18 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-12-05
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