Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to CAREERSTONE GROUP LLC for $210,859.05

Summary of Award

Careerstone Group LLC was awarded a contract by the General Services Administration, specifically the Federal Acquisition Service, with a total obligation of $45,859.05. The contract, identified by the PIID 75N95D23F00064, is for consulting and facilitation services to assist the DEIA team in establishing and refining its vision and mission, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and creating effective communication. The contract was signed on August 15, 2023, with a base exercised options value of $45,859.05 and a total potential value of $210,859.05.

The recipient of the contract, Careerstone Group LLC, is a U.S.-owned small business located in Washington, D.C. They specialize in providing administrative management and general management consulting services. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services.

The contract transactions include four entries. The first transaction, dated August 15, 2023, involved an initial transaction amount of $45,450. The second transaction, dated August 15, 2024, had a transaction amount of $33,330. The third transaction, dated March 11, 2025, had a transaction amount of $0. The final transaction, dated March 31, 2025, had a transaction amount of -$32,920.95, indicating a refund or adjustment. The contract was awarded through a delivery order under the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health. The contract was subject to full and open competition, with fair opportunity given to all potential vendors. The contract was a firm-fixed-price contract, and the type of contract pricing used was firm fixed price. Overall, the contract with Careerstone Group LLC for consulting and facilitation services to assist the DEIA team in establishing and refining its vision and mission is a significant investment by the federal government to enhance its organizational effectiveness and communication strategies. The multiple transactions related to the contract reflect the ongoing nature of the services provided by Careerstone Group LLC to fulfill the requirements of the contract.