State Dept. awards $35.9M IT PM Support BPA Call to Deloitte Consulting LLP via Full and Open Competition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $35,921,567 ($35.9M)

Contractor: Deloitte Consulting LLP

Awarding Agency: Department of State

Start Date: 2011-09-29

End Date: 2016-03-28

Contract Duration: 1,642 days

Daily Burn Rate: $21.9K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS

Sector: IT

Official Description: PURPOSE OF BPA CALL IS TO ACQUIRE EXPERTISE AND SKILLED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE, THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAM SKILL SET, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MSO.

Place of Performance

Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County, VIRGINIA, 22203

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of State obligated $35.9 million to DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP for work described as: PURPOSE OF BPA CALL IS TO ACQUIRE EXPERTISE AND SKILLED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE, THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAM SKILL SET, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MSO. Key points: 1. The contract provides IT Program Management Support for MSO. 2. Deloitte Consulting LLP is the awardee. 3. The contract was awarded under Full and Open Competition. 4. The period of performance is from 2011-09-29 to 2016-03-28. 5. The total award amount is $35,921,566.82.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract's value of $35.9M over nearly 4.5 years suggests a reasonable annual spend for specialized IT program management support. Benchmarking against similar large-scale IT support contracts would provide further context.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The award was made under Full and Open Competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value is obtained.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers likely received a fair price for the IT program management services.

Public Impact

Ensures continuity of IT program management for the State Department's MSO. Leverages specialized expertise for critical information technology initiatives. Supports government operations through contracted professional services. The long performance period indicates a sustained need for these services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611), a common category for IT support and program management. The award amount is substantial, reflecting the complexity and duration of the support required.

Small Business Impact

The contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses had opportunities to participate as subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made by the Department of State, indicating agency oversight. The BPA Call structure implies a framework agreement was previously established, with this call representing a specific task order.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-state, va, bpa-call, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of State awarded $35.9 million to DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP. PURPOSE OF BPA CALL IS TO ACQUIRE EXPERTISE AND SKILLED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE, THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAM SKILL SET, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MSO.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP.

Which agency awarded this contract?

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

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $35.9 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2011-09-29. End: 2016-03-28.

What specific IT program management functions were performed under this BPA Call?

The BPA Call aimed to acquire expertise and skilled resources for integrated project team skill sets to provide Information Technology Program Management Support for MSO. This likely encompassed areas such as planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of IT projects, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource allocation within the MSO context.

Were there any performance issues or contract modifications during the contract period?

The provided data does not detail performance issues or modifications. A review of contract line item details, modification history, and performance reports would be necessary to assess any challenges or changes that occurred during the contract's 1642-day duration.

How did the final cost compare to initial estimates or benchmarks for similar services?

Without initial estimates or specific benchmarks for comparable IT Program Management Support contracts of this scale and duration, it's difficult to definitively assess the final cost's competitiveness. The 'Full and Open Competition' suggests a market-driven price, but a detailed cost-benefit analysis would require more data.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesManagement, Scientific, and Technical Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Deloitte LLP

Address: 4301 N FAIRFAX DR STE 210, ARLINGTON, VA, 22203

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $35,921,567

Exercised Options: $35,921,567

Current Obligation: $35,921,567

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: SAQMMA08A0428

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline

Start Date: 2011-09-29

Current End Date: 2016-03-28

Potential End Date: 2016-03-28 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2023-02-09

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