DoD Awards $20.8M for Management Consulting Services to Leidos, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $20,852,619 ($20.9M)
Contractor: Leidos, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-03-23
End Date: 2010-07-30
Contract Duration: 1,590 days
Daily Burn Rate: $13.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: PRIN MGMT CONSULTANT I - BASE YEAR
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20301
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $20.9 million to LEIDOS, INC. for work described as: PRIN MGMT CONSULTANT I - BASE YEAR Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Leidos, Inc. for PRIN MGMT CONSULTANT I services. 2. Total award value of $20.8 million over a 4-year period. 3. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. 4. Procured via full and open competition, indicating market availability.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a Time and Materials type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed closely. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more granular data on specific services rendered.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were utilized through a competitive process, aiming for value. However, the T&M pricing structure warrants careful monitoring to ensure cost efficiency.
Public Impact
Consulting services support administrative and management functions within the Department of Defense. The duration of the contract (over 4 years) suggests a long-term need for these services. Awarded to a single contractor, Leidos, Inc., for the duration of the delivery order.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure can lead to cost uncertainty.
- Lack of specific performance metrics makes value assessment challenging.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Established contractor with a significant award.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this area by the DoD is substantial, often focused on improving operational efficiency and strategic planning.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Leidos, Inc., a large business. There is no indication of small business participation or subcontracting requirements in the provided data.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would typically be managed by the contracting officer and program managers within the Department of the Army to ensure deliverables meet requirements and costs remain within budget.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to Time and Materials contract type.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- Limited transparency on specific consulting tasks performed.
- No clear indication of small business utilization.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $20.9 million to LEIDOS, INC.. PRIN MGMT CONSULTANT I - BASE YEAR
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is LEIDOS, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $20.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-03-23. End: 2010-07-30.
What specific management consulting services were provided, and how did they contribute to the DoD's objectives?
The provided data lacks specifics on the exact consulting services rendered. To assess value, a review of deliverables, project reports, and documented outcomes related to administrative and general management improvements within the Department of the Army would be necessary. This would clarify the impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how was performance measured?
Key performance indicators and specific measurement methods are not detailed in the provided data. A thorough assessment of performance would require access to the contract's statement of work, performance work statement, and any associated quality assurance surveillance plans to understand how Leidos, Inc.'s services were evaluated.
How does the per-hour rate for consultants under this Time and Materials contract compare to industry benchmarks?
Without specific hourly rates for different consultant levels (e.g., junior, senior, principal) and the associated labor categories, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks is not feasible. A comprehensive analysis would require accessing the contract's detailed pricing structure and comparing it against established government or commercial consulting rate databases.
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: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 1710 SAIC DRIVE, ROOM #8031, MCLEAN, VA, 22102
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $22,828,125
Exercised Options: $22,828,125
Current Obligation: $20,852,619
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS23F8006H
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-03-23
Current End Date: 2010-07-30
Potential End Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-06-24
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