DOI Awards $270K for Vault Toilet Pumping Services to VJL Waste Management
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,000 ($27.0K)
Contractor: VJL Waste Management Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2024-08-23
End Date: 2027-07-31
Contract Duration: 1,072 days
Daily Burn Rate: $25/day
Competition Type: COMPETED UNDER SAP
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: VAULT TOILET PUMPING SERVICES FOR BARSTOW FIELD OFFICE SITES IN THE EL MIRAGE DRY LAKEBED AND OHV AREA.
Place of Performance
Location: BARSTOW, SAN BERNARDINO County, CALIFORNIA, 92311
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $27,000 to VJL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. for work described as: VAULT TOILET PUMPING SERVICES FOR BARSTOW FIELD OFFICE SITES IN THE EL MIRAGE DRY LAKEBED AND OHV AREA. Key points: 1. Contract awarded for essential sanitation services in remote desert areas. 2. Competition method was 'COMPETED UNDER SAP', indicating a streamlined process for smaller procurements. 3. Risk appears low given the nature of the service and the firm fixed price contract. 4. Sector is primarily facilities maintenance and waste management.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The award amount of $270,000 over approximately three years appears reasonable for specialized waste management in remote locations. Benchmarking against similar services is difficult without more specific contract details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was competed under SAP (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), suggesting a limited number of bidders were solicited. This method is appropriate for smaller dollar values but may limit price discovery compared to full and open competition.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential environmental and public health services in public lands.
Public Impact
Ensures public health and environmental protection at OHV areas. Supports recreational access to public lands by maintaining basic facilities. Provides necessary services for remote field office operations.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for limited competition due to remote location and specialized service.
- Reliance on a single vendor for critical sanitation services.
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed price contract provides cost certainty.
- Awarded to a small business (implied by SAP competition, though not explicitly stated).
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the facilities support and waste management sector, specifically for specialized services in remote or environmentally sensitive areas. Spending benchmarks for such niche services are highly variable.
Small Business Impact
While not explicitly stated, the use of SAP suggests the contract may have been awarded to a small business, supporting federal small business contracting goals. Further verification would be needed.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is a purchase order, a common instrument for services. Oversight would involve monitoring service delivery and payment processing by the Bureau of Land Management.
Related Government Programs
- Solid Waste Collection
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- Bureau of Land Management Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for limited competition.
- Service disruption risk due to remote location.
- Environmental compliance risk.
- Vendor performance risk.
Tags
solid-waste-collection, department-of-the-interior, ca, purchase-order, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $27,000 to VJL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.. VAULT TOILET PUMPING SERVICES FOR BARSTOW FIELD OFFICE SITES IN THE EL MIRAGE DRY LAKEBED AND OHV AREA.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is VJL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC..
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 $27,000.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-08-23. End: 2027-07-31.
What is the specific frequency and scope of services required under this contract?
The provided data does not detail the specific frequency of vault toilet pumping or the exact scope of services. This information is crucial for a comprehensive value assessment and to understand the true cost drivers. Without it, it's difficult to determine if the $270,000 is fully justified.
What were the key factors considered in selecting VJL Waste Management Services Inc. under SAP?
Under SAP, factors typically include price, technical capability, past performance, and small business status. The Bureau of Land Management likely evaluated proposals based on these criteria, prioritizing a responsive and capable vendor for this essential, albeit remote, service.
How does the cost compare to similar services in comparable remote or environmentally sensitive locations?
Benchmarking is challenging without more data points. However, the firm fixed price and the specialized nature of waste removal from remote desert locations suggest that costs might be higher than standard urban services. The $270,000 over three years indicates an average of $90,000 annually.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Waste Collection › Solid Waste Collection
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Solicitation ID: 140L1224Q0063
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 11755 SANTA FE AVE E, HESPERIA, CA, 92345
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $45,000
Exercised Options: $27,000
Current Obligation: $27,000
Actual Outlays: $6,285
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-08-23
Current End Date: 2027-07-31
Potential End Date: 2029-07-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-06
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