HHS awards $14M for contractor services to CMS, with 4 delivery orders issued
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,980,816 ($14.0M)
Contractor: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2008-09-14
End Date: 2011-09-13
Contract Duration: 1,094 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.8K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TAS::75 0511::TAS QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PART A WEST
Place of Performance
Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20190
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $14.0 million to MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. for work described as: TAS::75 0511::TAS QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PART A WEST Key points: 1. The contract value is $13.98 million over 1094 days. 2. MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. is the sole awardee. 3. The contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 4. This is a competitive delivery order, indicating some level of price discovery.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract was awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting that pricing was evaluated against market rates. The firm fixed price structure provides cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
Awarded as a competitive delivery order, this implies that multiple vendors were likely considered, but the specific competition details are not fully disclosed. The fixed-price nature helps control costs.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the delivery order likely resulted in a fair price, minimizing excessive taxpayer expenditure for these consulting services.
Public Impact
Ensures continued administrative support for critical healthcare programs. Supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) operations. Provides specialized consulting services to improve program management.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited transparency on the specific competitive process for the delivery order.
- Potential for scope creep in consulting services over the contract duration.
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed price contract provides cost predictability.
- Awarded to a known entity with federal contracting experience.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically administrative and management consulting. Benchmarks for similar contracts can vary widely based on scope and duration.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific set-aside for small businesses, suggesting this contract was not awarded to a small business.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency with established oversight mechanisms. Further review would be needed to assess specific accountability measures.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed competition information.
- Potential for undefined scope impacting cost.
- No clear performance metrics provided.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-health-and-human-services, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $14.0 million to MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC.. TAS::75 0511::TAS QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PART A WEST
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-14. End: 2011-09-13.
What was the competitive landscape for this specific delivery order, and how did it influence the final price?
While designated as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER', the extent of competition and the number of bids received are not detailed. This limits a full assessment of price discovery. However, the competitive nature generally implies that pricing was vetted against market alternatives, likely leading to a reasonable outcome for the government compared to a sole-source award.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of these administrative management consulting services?
The provided data does not specify the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Effective oversight would require clearly defined KPIs tied to the consulting services' objectives, such as efficiency improvements, cost savings, or enhanced program delivery, to ensure value for taxpayer money.
How does the cost of this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar administrative management consulting services?
Benchmarking is challenging without specific details on the scope of work and deliverables. However, the contract value of approximately $14 million over three years for administrative management consulting suggests a significant engagement. A detailed comparison would require access to the contract's SOW and market research data.
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) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Maximus Inc (UEI: 082347477)
Address: 11419 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, RESTON, VA, 20190
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $15,412,981
Exercised Options: $13,980,816
Current Obligation: $13,980,816
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSM500200400007I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-14
Current End Date: 2011-09-13
Potential End Date: 2011-09-13 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-10-18
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