State Dept. Awards $32.2M Task Order for ILMS Services to Accenture Federal Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $32,197,823 ($32.2M)
Contractor: Accenture Federal Services LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2007-08-17
End Date: 2009-09-28
Contract Duration: 773 days
Daily Burn Rate: $41.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: IT
Official Description: TASK ORDER FOR CONTINUED ILMS SERVICE THRU 9/30/07.
Place of Performance
Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County, VIRGINIA, 22209
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $32.2 million to ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC for work described as: TASK ORDER FOR CONTINUED ILMS SERVICE THRU 9/30/07. Key points: 1. Contract awarded for continued ILMS services, indicating ongoing need. 2. Accenture Federal Services LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee. 4. The NAICS code 541512 suggests Computer Systems Design Services. 5. The contract duration is 773 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The Cost Plus Award Fee structure can incentivize performance but may lead to higher costs if not managed closely. Benchmarking against similar IT service contracts is needed to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, the specific pricing details and award fee structure require further analysis to determine if the best value was achieved.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential IT services. The effectiveness of the competition and contract management will determine the overall value for taxpayers.
Public Impact
Ensures continuity of critical Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) services. Supports the Department of State's operational needs. Potential for cost overruns due to Cost Plus Award Fee structure. Impact on small businesses is not directly indicated by the data.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires careful monitoring.
- Contract end date is in the past (2009).
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Addresses continued need for ILMS services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically computer systems design. Spending benchmarks for similar government IT service contracts would provide context for the $32.2 million award.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses and the awardee is Accenture Federal Services LLC, a large business. There is no direct indication of small business subcontracting opportunities from this data alone.
Oversight & Accountability
The Cost Plus Award Fee contract type necessitates robust oversight to ensure performance targets are met and costs are controlled. The Department of State's contracting office is responsible for this oversight.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract awarded using Cost Plus Award Fee structure.
- Contract end date is historical (2009).
- No explicit mention of small business subcontracting.
- Potential for cost overruns if not managed properly.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-state, va, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $32.2 million to ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. TASK ORDER FOR CONTINUED ILMS SERVICE THRU 9/30/07.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $32.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-08-17. End: 2009-09-28.
What were the specific performance metrics and award fee criteria used in this Cost Plus Award Fee contract, and how effectively were they managed to ensure value for money?
The effectiveness of a Cost Plus Award Fee contract hinges on clearly defined performance metrics and objective award fee criteria. Without access to the contract's Statement of Work and the awarded fee structure, it's difficult to assess how well Accenture Federal Services LLC met these targets. Robust government oversight is crucial to ensure that award fees are earned based on exceptional performance and not simply for meeting basic requirements, thereby safeguarding taxpayer funds.
Given the contract's end date in 2009, what is the current status of the ILMS services and the associated spending, and have there been subsequent contracts for these services?
The provided data pertains to a task order that concluded in September 2009. To understand the current landscape of ILMS services and related spending, one would need to investigate subsequent contracts awarded by the Department of State for these or similar IT services. This would reveal the ongoing investment in the ILMS system and whether Accenture Federal Services LLC or other contractors have continued to provide these critical functions.
How did the full and open competition process for this $32.2 million task order ensure competitive pricing and the selection of the best value solution for the Department of State?
A full and open competition theoretically allows any responsible source to submit an offer, fostering a competitive environment that should drive down prices and encourage innovative solutions. For this $32.2 million task order, the effectiveness of the competition in achieving best value would depend on the clarity of the solicitation, the evaluation criteria, and the rigor with which proposals were assessed. The Department of State's evaluation process would determine if the winning bid represented the optimal balance of cost and technical merit.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Accenture Public Limited Company (UEI: 985015354)
Address: 11951 FREEDOM DR, RESTON, VA, 11
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $32,197,823
Exercised Options: $32,197,823
Current Obligation: $32,197,823
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: SAQMPD05C1091
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-08-17
Current End Date: 2009-09-28
Potential End Date: 2009-09-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-09-10
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