HHS FDA Awards $81,965 Competitive Delivery Order to Global Net Services for Labor Hours

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $81,965 ($82.0K)

Contractor: Global NET Services, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Start Date: 2007-08-21

End Date: 2008-08-21

Contract Duration: 366 days

Daily Burn Rate: $224/day

Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS

Sector: IT

Official Description: OBLIGATING DOCUMENT- REIMBURSABLE IAG 224-00-3005 WITH NIH NIDA 100 000 (FOR REFERENCE CALL JACKIE GIANIOS 240-453-6706)

Place of Performance

Location: SILVER SPRING, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20903

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Health and Human Services obligated $81,964.93 to GLOBAL NET SERVICES, INC. for work described as: OBLIGATING DOCUMENT- REIMBURSABLE IAG 224-00-3005 WITH NIH NIDA 100 000 (FOR REFERENCE CALL JACKIE GIANIOS 240-453-6706) Key points: 1. The contract value of $81,965 is relatively small, indicating a focused scope of work. 2. Global Net Services, Inc. secured this award through a competitive process. 3. The short duration (1 year) suggests a project with defined deliverables or a pilot phase. 4. The labor hours (PT) indicate a service-based contract rather than procurement of goods.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The award amount of $81,965 for a one-year labor-hour contract appears reasonable given the competitive nature of the award and the specific services likely required by the FDA.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: unknown

The contract was awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.

Taxpayer Impact: The relatively low value of this contract limits the direct taxpayer impact, but the competitive award process aims to ensure efficient use of funds.

Public Impact

Supports critical research or operational needs within the FDA. Ensures continued service delivery through a competitive procurement mechanism. Provides a contract vehicle for specific, time-bound labor requirements.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Positive Signals

Competitive award process
Clear contract type (labor hours)
Defined period of performance

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the IT or professional services sector, supporting the operational needs of the Food and Drug Administration. Spending in this area is common for government agencies requiring specialized expertise.

Small Business Impact

There is no specific indication whether small businesses were involved in this competitive delivery order. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

The competitive nature of the award suggests a degree of oversight in the procurement process. However, detailed oversight information is not provided in this data.

Related Government Programs

Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
Food and Drug Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detail on specific services procured
Limited information on small business participation
No performance metrics provided

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Health and Human Services awarded $81,964.93 to GLOBAL NET SERVICES, INC.. OBLIGATING DOCUMENT- REIMBURSABLE IAG 224-00-3005 WITH NIH NIDA 100 000 (FOR REFERENCE CALL JACKIE GIANIOS 240-453-6706)

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GLOBAL NET SERVICES, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $81,964.93.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2007-08-21. End: 2008-08-21.

What specific labor services were procured under this contract, and how do they align with NIDA's research objectives?

The data indicates the contract is for 'LABOR HOURS' and is a reimbursable IAG with NIH NIDA. While the specific services aren't detailed, they likely support research or administrative functions related to NIDA's mission. The reference to NIDA suggests a collaboration or support agreement for specific projects or ongoing operational needs within the biomedical research domain.

What was the competitive landscape for this delivery order, and how did it influence the final price?

The contract was awarded as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' implying that multiple vendors were solicited and submitted proposals. This competitive environment typically drives prices down as vendors vie for the contract, suggesting that the final price of $81,965 reflects a market-driven valuation for the labor hours provided.

How does the performance of Global Net Services on this contract contribute to the FDA's overall mission effectiveness?

The effectiveness of Global Net Services' performance is not detailed in this data. However, as a competitive award, the expectation is that they provide necessary labor hours to support FDA operations or research. Their contribution to mission effectiveness would depend on the quality and timeliness of the services rendered against the contract's objectives.

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 11820 PARKLAWN DR STE 310, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $81,965

Exercised Options: $81,965

Current Obligation: $81,965

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS35F0241L

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline