OPM Awards $6.5M for Roosevelt Building Maintenance and Operations to Salmon Group Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $6,545,363 ($6.5M)

Contractor: Salmon Group Inc

Awarding Agency: Office of Personnel Management

Start Date: 2023-01-23

End Date: 2028-01-22

Contract Duration: 1,825 days

Daily Burn Rate: $3.6K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (BMO) AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT FEDERAL BUILDING (TRFB).

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20415

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Office of Personnel Management obligated $6.5 million to SALMON GROUP INC for work described as: BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (BMO) AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT FEDERAL BUILDING (TRFB). Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Salmon Group Inc. for building maintenance and customer support. 2. The contract value is $6,545,362.85 over a 5-year period. 3. This is a delivery order under a larger contract, indicating potential for future task orders. 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541611 suggests administrative management consulting services.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $6.5M over 5 years for building maintenance and operations appears reasonable for a federal building of significant size. Benchmarking against similar contracts for large federal building operations would provide a clearer picture of value.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. The specific pricing discovery mechanism within this delivery order is not detailed, but the initial competition should have driven a fair price.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential building operations and maintenance, ensuring the functionality of a federal facility.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation and maintenance of the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building. Supports federal agency operations housed within the building. Provides customer support services related to building operations. The contract duration of 5 years offers stability for service provision.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detailed cost breakdown for services.
Potential for scope creep in future delivery orders.
Limited information on specific performance metrics and quality assurance.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Long-term contract provides service continuity.
Clear end date for service provision.

Sector Analysis

The sector involves facilities management and administrative support services for federal buildings. Spending benchmarks for similar contracts can vary widely based on building size, location, and service complexity.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was a goal or requirement within the parent contract.

Oversight & Accountability

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the contracting agency. Oversight would typically involve contract management officials monitoring performance and adherence to terms.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Office of Personnel Management Contracting
Office of Personnel Management Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed cost breakdown.
Absence of specific performance metrics.
Potential for unstated service level agreements.
Limited transparency on subcontractor utilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Office of Personnel Management awarded $6.5 million to SALMON GROUP INC. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (BMO) AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT FEDERAL BUILDING (TRFB).

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is SALMON GROUP INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Office of Personnel Management (Office of Personnel Management).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $6.5 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2023-01-23. End: 2028-01-22.

What is the breakdown of costs for maintenance versus customer support services?

The provided data does not specify the cost breakdown between building maintenance and operations (BMO) and customer support services. A detailed breakdown would allow for a more granular assessment of value for each component of the contract and identify potential areas for cost optimization.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract?

The data does not list specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Understanding the KPIs is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of Salmon Group Inc.'s performance and ensuring that the federal building is maintained to the required standards and that customer support is adequate.

How does the pricing compare to market rates for similar services in the Washington D.C. area?

Without specific service details and pricing breakdowns, a direct market comparison is difficult. However, given the full and open competition, the pricing is presumed to be competitive. A detailed analysis of the bid proposals and awarded price against market surveys would be necessary for a definitive assessment.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation ID: 24322622Q0067

Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: WPP PLC

Address: 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004

Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $9,762,785

Exercised Options: $7,564,374

Current Obligation: $6,545,363

Actual Outlays: $5,301,024

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 47QRAA19D0009

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline