Interior's Bureau of Land Management awards $291K contract for Off Range Pasture support to Doyle Richards

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $291,369 ($291.4K)

Contractor: Richards, Doyle

Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior

Start Date: 2023-09-25

End Date: 2024-12-31

Contract Duration: 463 days

Daily Burn Rate: $629/day

Competition Type: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: DOYLE RICHARDS - OFF RANGE PASTURE (ORP) IDIQ

Place of Performance

Location: TINGLEY, RINGGOLD County, IOWA, 50863

State: Iowa Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of the Interior obligated $291,368.6 to RICHARDS, DOYLE for work described as: DOYLE RICHARDS - OFF RANGE PASTURE (ORP) IDIQ Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Doyle Richards for $291,368.60. 2. The contract falls under Support Activities for Animal Production. 3. Awarded by the Bureau of Land Management, part of the Department of the Interior. 4. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. 5. This is a Delivery Order under an IDIQ.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $291,368.60 for a period of 463 days appears reasonable for specialized support services. Benchmarking against similar contracts for animal production support is difficult without more specific service details.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: unknown

The contract was competed under SAP (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), suggesting a competitive process for smaller dollar amounts. However, the specific competition method and the number of bids received are not detailed, impacting the assessment of price discovery.

Taxpayer Impact: The relatively small contract value suggests a limited direct impact on taxpayers, but efficient spending ensures resources are used effectively for land management.

Public Impact

Ensures continued support for animal production activities on public lands. Supports the Bureau of Land Management's mission in managing livestock grazing. Provides necessary services for maintaining off-range pasture operations.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detailed competition information.
Unclear specific services provided under 'Support Activities for Animal Production'.

Positive Signals

Awarded under a competitive process (SAP).
Firm Fixed Price contract type helps control costs.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the broader category of government support services, specifically related to land and resource management. Spending benchmarks for animal production support can vary significantly based on geographic location and specific needs.

Small Business Impact

Information regarding small business participation or impact is not available for this specific contract award.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The use of an IDIQ with delivery orders allows for flexibility, but requires diligent monitoring of task orders to ensure performance and cost control.

Related Government Programs

Support Activities for Animal Production
Department of the Interior Contracting
Bureau of Land Management Programs

Risk Flags

Limited transparency on competition details.
Vague description of services.
Potential for cost overruns if scope is not well-defined.
Reliance on a single delivery order under an IDIQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of the Interior awarded $291,368.6 to RICHARDS, DOYLE. DOYLE RICHARDS - OFF RANGE PASTURE (ORP) IDIQ

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is RICHARDS, DOYLE.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $291,368.6.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2023-09-25. End: 2024-12-31.

What specific services are included under 'Support Activities for Animal Production' for this contract?

The specific services are not detailed in the provided data. Generally, 'Support Activities for Animal Production' could encompass a range of tasks such as veterinary services, feed procurement and management, facility maintenance, transportation of animals, and record-keeping related to livestock operations on or associated with public lands.

What was the competitive landscape for this contract under SAP?

While the data indicates the contract was 'COMPETED UNDER SAP', it does not specify the number of bidders or the extent of competition. Simplified Acquisition Procedures are designed for smaller purchases, often involving fewer bidders than larger procurements, but still aim for fair and open competition within that scope.

How does the firm fixed price impact the government's risk and the contractor's incentive for efficiency?

A Firm Fixed Price contract shifts most of the cost risk to the contractor. This incentivizes the contractor to manage costs efficiently to maximize profit. For the government, it provides cost certainty, assuming the initial price was fair and reasonable, and reduces the administrative burden of tracking contractor costs.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting › Support Activities for Animal Production › Support Activities for Animal Production

Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVERVAT SVCS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 2514 160TH ST, TINGLEY, IA, 50863

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Sole Proprietorship, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $291,369

Exercised Options: $291,369

Current Obligation: $291,369

Actual Outlays: $291,369

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: INL15PC00021

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline