DoD's Defense Health Agency awards $896K contract for clinical quality management support to Akahi Associates, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $8,962,132 ($9.0M)

Contractor: Akahi Associates, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2021-07-07

End Date: 2026-01-06

Contract Duration: 1,644 days

Daily Burn Rate: $5.5K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Healthcare

Official Description: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT.

Place of Performance

Location: FALLS CHURCH, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22042

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $9.0 million to AKAHI ASSOCIATES, LLC for work described as: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT. Key points: 1. Contract awarded for administrative and management consulting services. 2. Akahi Associates, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract has a duration of 1644 days. 4. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $896,213 is for a 4.5-year period. Without specific deliverables or benchmarks, it's difficult to assess value for money against similar consulting services.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

This contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for this administrative support contract may result in a higher cost to taxpayers than if multiple vendors had competed.

Public Impact

Supports clinical quality management within the Defense Health Agency. Ensures continuity of services for a critical healthcare function. Potential for improved patient care through enhanced quality management.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Sole-source award limits competition.
Long contract duration without clear performance metrics.
Lack of transparency in pricing.

Positive Signals

Addresses a critical need for clinical quality management.
Potential for improved healthcare services.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services. Benchmarks for similar services can vary widely based on scope and duration, but the lack of competition here makes direct comparison challenging.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award, as the awardee is not identified as a small business and the contract was sole-source.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight of this sole-source contract will be crucial to ensure that the Defense Health Agency receives fair value and that the services provided meet the stated objectives for clinical quality management.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Department of Defense Contracting
Defense Health Agency Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of competition
Potential for cost overruns
Unclear performance metrics
Limited transparency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $9.0 million to AKAHI ASSOCIATES, LLC. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is AKAHI ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Health Agency).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $9.0 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2021-07-07. End: 2026-01-06.

What specific deliverables and performance metrics are in place to ensure the value of this contract?

The provided data does not specify the deliverables or performance metrics associated with this contract. Further review of the contract documentation would be necessary to ascertain these details and evaluate the value for money being obtained by the Defense Health Agency.

What is the justification for the sole-source award, and how does it mitigate potential risks?

The justification for the sole-source award is not provided in the data. Sole-source awards inherently carry risks related to price and performance due to the absence of competition. Mitigation would typically involve rigorous negotiation and close monitoring of contract execution.

How will the effectiveness of these clinical quality management support services be measured?

The effectiveness measurement is not detailed in the provided data. Typically, effectiveness would be gauged through key performance indicators (KPIs) related to clinical quality improvements, patient safety metrics, and adherence to regulatory standards within the Defense Health Agency.

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: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Solicitation ID: HT001121R0018

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 745 FORT ST STE 327, HONOLULU, HI, 96813

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Native Hawaiian Organization Owned Firm, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $8,962,132

Exercised Options: $8,962,132

Current Obligation: $8,962,132

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

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