DHS FEMA awards $16.7M contract for temporary HR assistance to Augmentation Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,719,471 ($16.7M)
Contractor: Augmentation Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2005-11-10
End Date: 2006-08-23
Contract Duration: 286 days
Daily Burn Rate: $58.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: Other
Official Description: ACQUIRE SUPERVISOR FOR TEMPORARY AGENCY HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
Place of Performance
Location: HYATTSVILLE, PRINCE GEORGE'S County, MARYLAND, 20782
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $16.7 million to AUGMENTATION INC for work described as: ACQUIRE SUPERVISOR FOR TEMPORARY AGENCY HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANCE Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Augmentation Inc. for temporary HR assistance. 2. Spending of $16.7M for a 286-day duration. 3. Procurement method was 'NOT COMPETED', raising potential competition concerns. 4. Services fall under Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $16.7M for 286 days suggests a high daily rate. Without specific deliverables or comparable contracts for temporary HR assistance, it's difficult to definitively assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source or limited competition award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for the temporary HR assistance.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the lack of competitive bidding. The agency relied on a single vendor for critical HR support. Transparency in the procurement process is limited.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 30 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpayment
- Limited transparency
Positive Signals
- Contract awarded to a specific company
- Addresses agency need for HR assistance
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under IT services, specifically data processing and related services. Benchmarks for temporary HR assistance contracts are not directly comparable within this NAICS code.
Small Business Impact
The contract was not awarded to a small business, as indicated by 'sb': false. There is no indication of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status suggests potential oversight gaps. Further review is needed to understand the justification for not competing the award and ensure accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potentially high cost
- Limited transparency in procurement
- No small business participation identified
Tags
computing-infrastructure-providers-data-, department-of-homeland-security, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $16.7 million to AUGMENTATION INC. ACQUIRE SUPERVISOR FOR TEMPORARY AGENCY HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AUGMENTATION INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-11-10. End: 2006-08-23.
What was the specific justification for not competing this contract, and were alternative solutions considered?
The justification for not competing this contract is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source awards require a detailed justification, such as the urgency of the need, the unique capabilities of the vendor, or the unavailability of other sources. Without this information, it's impossible to assess if alternative solutions were adequately explored or if this was the most cost-effective approach for the agency.
How does the per-day cost of this contract compare to industry standards for temporary HR assistance?
The contract value is $16,719,470.70 over 286 days, equating to approximately $58,460 per day. This daily rate appears high for temporary HR assistance. Without specific details on the services provided (e.g., number of personnel, skill sets, duration of assignments), a precise comparison is difficult. However, this rate warrants further investigation against industry benchmarks for similar outsourced HR support services.
What was the impact of awarding this contract without competition on the overall effectiveness of FEMA's HR support?
Awarding this contract without competition limits the agency's ability to leverage market competition to ensure the most effective and cost-efficient HR support. While Augmentation Inc. may have provided satisfactory services, the lack of competition means FEMA missed opportunities to explore potentially better solutions or pricing from other vendors. The effectiveness is thus constrained by the single-vendor approach.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Information › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 6001 MONTROSE RD STE 1000, ROCKVILLE, MD, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $112,251,910
Exercised Options: $112,251,910
Current Obligation: $16,719,471
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HSFEHQ05C0585
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-11-10
Current End Date: 2006-08-23
Potential End Date: 2006-08-23 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-04-05
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