State Dept. Spends $25.7M on Undisclosed Domestic Awardees for Office Admin Services

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $25,685,948 ($25.7M)

Contractor: Domestic Awardees (undisclosed)

Awarding Agency: Department of State

Start Date: 2007-10-01

End Date: 2015-03-31

Contract Duration: 2,738 days

Daily Burn Rate: $9.4K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: Other

Official Description: PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Plain-Language Summary

Department of State obligated $25.7 million to DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) for work described as: PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Significant spending on administrative services highlights operational needs. 2. Lack of disclosed awardee information hinders competitive analysis. 3. Long contract duration (2007-2015) suggests ongoing service requirements. 4. Time and Materials contract type may lead to cost overruns if not managed.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The contract was awarded using a Time and Materials pricing structure, which can be less predictable than fixed-price contracts. Without specific details on labor rates and hours, it's difficult to benchmark against similar services.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was not available for competition, and awardee information is undisclosed. This lack of transparency prevents an assessment of price discovery and competitive pressures.

Taxpayer Impact: The undisclosed nature of the awardee and the non-competitive award limit the ability to determine if taxpayers received the best possible value.

Public Impact

Citizens are unable to identify the specific companies benefiting from this significant federal expenditure. Lack of competition raises concerns about potential inefficiencies and inflated costs. The long duration of the contract suggests a sustained need for these administrative services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Undisclosed awardee
Not available for competition
Time and Materials pricing
Long contract duration

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Professional and Support Services, specifically Office Administrative Services. Spending in this category can vary widely depending on agency size and function. Benchmarks are difficult without more specific service definitions.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss=false, sb=false).

Oversight & Accountability

The lack of disclosed awardee information and the non-competitive nature of the award raise questions about the effectiveness of oversight in ensuring fair pricing and competition.

Related Government Programs

Office Administrative Services
Department of State Contracting
Department of State Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of transparency regarding awardee
Non-competitive award limits price discovery
Time and Materials pricing increases cost uncertainty
Long contract duration may indicate potential for cost creep
No small business participation noted

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of State awarded $25.7 million to DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED). PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED).

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $25.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2007-10-01. End: 2015-03-31.

What specific administrative services were provided under this contract?

The contract falls under NAICS code 561110 (Office Administrative Services). However, the specific services rendered are not detailed in the provided data. This could range from general clerical support, mailroom operations, reception services, to more specialized administrative functions depending on the Department of State's needs at the time.

What were the risks associated with a Time and Materials contract for these services?

Time and Materials contracts carry inherent risks of cost escalation, as the final price is not fixed. Without robust oversight and detailed tracking of labor hours and material costs, there's a risk of inefficiency and overcharging. The long duration of this contract amplifies these risks if not actively managed.

How effective was the Department of State in managing this contract to ensure value?

Assessing effectiveness is challenging due to the limited data. The non-competitive award and undisclosed contractor prevent a direct comparison. However, the long duration and Time and Materials structure suggest potential for cost growth, raising questions about sustained value unless strong performance metrics and oversight were in place.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Office Administrative Services › Office Administrative Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1800 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20405

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $25,685,948

Exercised Options: $25,685,948

Current Obligation: $25,685,948

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: SAQMMA07D0044

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline