Interior Dept. Spends $14.2M on Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,212,087 ($14.2M)
Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2004-03-08
End Date: 2008-03-07
Contract Duration: 1,460 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: 34244 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, INC.
Place of Performance
Location: MC LEAN, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22102
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $14.2 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for work described as: 34244 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, INC. Key points: 1. Booz Allen Hamilton secured a significant contract valued at over $14.2 million. 2. The contract was not competed, raising questions about potential price discovery. 3. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. 4. The contract duration was 4 years, ending in March 2008.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded on a Time and Materials basis, which can lead to higher costs if not managed closely. Benchmarking against similar management consulting contracts is difficult without more detailed service descriptions.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
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 compared to a fully competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may have resulted in a higher price than could have been achieved through a competitive bidding process, impacting taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have paid a premium due to the lack of competition. The long-term nature of the contract (4 years) suggests ongoing reliance on these services. The specific impact on agency operations and effectiveness is not detailed in the provided data.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Time and Materials pricing
- No small business participation indicated
Positive Signals
- Established contractor (Booz Allen Hamilton)
- Long-term contract suggests agency need
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending benchmarks for this category can vary widely based on the complexity and duration of services required.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). There is no indication of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status suggests a potential area for oversight to ensure the justification for non-competition was sound and that fair pricing was still achieved.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- Departmental Offices Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for cost overruns (T&M)
- No small business participation
- Limited transparency on justification for non-competition
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-the-interior, va, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $14.2 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. 34244 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, INC.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Departmental Offices).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2004-03-08. End: 2008-03-07.
What was the specific justification for not competing this contract, and were alternative solutions considered?
The provided data does not include the justification for not competing this contract. Typically, non-competitive awards are made when only one source can fulfill the requirement, or in urgent situations. Without this information, it's impossible to assess if the government received the best value or if other vendors could have provided similar services at a better price point.
How did the Time and Materials pricing structure impact the final cost compared to a fixed-price contract?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts can lead to cost overruns if not closely monitored, as the final price is dependent on the actual hours worked and materials used. Without the final cost breakdown and comparison to a hypothetical fixed-price bid, it's difficult to definitively state the cost impact. However, T&M generally carries higher risk for the government regarding cost certainty.
What were the key performance metrics and outcomes achieved under this contract to assess its effectiveness?
The provided data lacks information on the specific services rendered, performance metrics, or achieved outcomes for this contract. Assessing effectiveness would require reviewing performance reports, deliverables, and agency feedback to determine if Booz Allen Hamilton met the contract's objectives and provided value for the $14.2 million investment.
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) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (UEI: 964725688)
Address: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., MC LEAN, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $14,212,087
Exercised Options: $14,212,087
Current Obligation: $14,212,087
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: INN04PC10700
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2004-03-08
Current End Date: 2008-03-07
Potential End Date: 2008-03-07 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-06-27
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