7200AA18C00057
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) IS ISSUING THE CONTRACT NO. 7200AA18C00057 ENTITLED, RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (RTAC). THE RESULTANT CONTRACT IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) CONTRACT FOR KNOWN TASKS AND COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENT TASKS.
THE PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT IS TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH-BASED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) NEEDS FOR THE AGENCY BY LEVERAGING THE TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH EXPERTISE OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY. ANTICIPATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CREATION OF EVIDENCE-TO-ACTION POLICY BRIEFS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA SETTING AND RESEARCH ACTIVITY CONSULTATIONS, COORDINATION OF UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCHERS FOR EXPERT PANELS OR CONVENINGS, SECTOR-FOCUSED TRAININGS, AND OTHER SHORT-TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (STTA) OR RELATED TA.
Alternate Description
RTAC
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price Level Of Effort
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 06/30/20 to 09/30/24 and the Potential Award value has increased 17% from $24,000,000 to $28,000,000.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The U.S. Agency for International Development has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 15%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $1,262,039 of funded backlog and $1,262,039 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The U.S. Agency for International Development has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 15%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $1,262,039 of funded backlog and $1,262,039 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
National Opinion Research Center was awarded
Definitive Contract 7200AA18C00057 (7200AA-18-C-00057)
worth up to $28,000,000
by the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance
in July 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 6 years 2 months and
was awarded
through solicitation Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC)
full & open
with
NAICS 541690 and
PSC AJ96
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 8 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $1,262,039 and funded backlog of $1,262,039, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/9/24
Period of Performance
7/11/18
Start Date
9/30/24
Current End Date
9/30/24
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$26.7M
Total Obligated
$28.0M
Current Award
$28.0M
Potential Award
$1.3M
Funded Backlog
$1.3M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
7200AA18C00057
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for 7200AA18C00057
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,668,325 | 8,552.5 | 4.1 | $311.99 |
| 2020 | $4,485,596 | 26,224.8 | 12.6 | $171.04 |
| 2021 | $5,162,525 | 22,103.8 | 10.6 | $233.56 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for 7200AA18C00057
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 7200AA18C00057
Transaction History
Modifications to 7200AA18C00057
People
Suggested agency contacts for 7200AA18C00057
Competition
Number of Bidders
8
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
MPYFY5UMSDP4
Awardee CAGE
8A395
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
7200AA USAID M/OAA
Funding Office
7200AA
Created By
mstrembitsky@usaid.gov
Last Modified By
mstrembitsky@usaid.gov
Approved By
mstrembitsky@usaid.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
IL-01
Senators
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth
Representative
Jonathan Jackson
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Assistance, Agency for International Development, Funds Appropriated to the President (072-1021) | International development and humanitarian assistance | Advisory and assistance services (25.1) | $13,165,470 | 49% |
| Development Assistance, Agency for International Development, Funds Appropriated to the President (072-1021) | International development and humanitarian assistance | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $12,226,572 | 46% |
| Food for Peace Title II Grants, Foreign Agricultural Service, Agriculture (012-2278) | International development and humanitarian assistance | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,080,183 | 4% |
Modified: 8/9/24