GSA Awards $2.29M Contract for TRMC TEWA Internship Support Services to ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $2,285,063 ($2.3M)

Contractor: Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics LLC

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2023-12-01

End Date: 2024-08-31

Contract Duration: 274 days

Daily Burn Rate: $8.3K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: TRMC TEWA INTERNSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES

Place of Performance

Location: ALEXANDRIA, ALEXANDRIA CITY County, VIRGINIA, 22350

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $2.3 million to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC for work described as: TRMC TEWA INTERNSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded for administrative and management consulting services. 2. ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract is a definitive contract with a firm fixed price. 4. The contract duration is 274 days.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The contract value of $2.29M for 274 days of support services appears high without further context on the scope of work. Benchmarking against similar administrative management consulting contracts is difficult without more detailed service descriptions.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, indicating a lack of competition. This limits price discovery and may result in a less favorable price for the government compared to a competitive procurement.

Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award raises concerns about potential overspending and the efficient use of taxpayer funds.

Public Impact

Limited transparency due to sole-source award. Potential for higher costs compared to competitive bids. Impact on small business participation is unclear as the awardee is not a small business.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Sole-source award limits competition.
Lack of detailed service description for value assessment.
No indication of small business subcontracting.

Positive Signals

Definitive contract provides clear terms.
Firm fixed price contract offers cost certainty.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on the complexity and duration of the services required. Benchmarks are difficult without specific service details.

Small Business Impact

The awardee, ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC, is not listed as a small business. There is no information provided regarding any small business subcontracting plans for this contract.

Oversight & Accountability

The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded this contract. Oversight would typically involve contract performance monitoring and adherence to the terms of the definitive contract.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
General Services Administration Contracting
Federal Acquisition Service Programs

Risk Flags

Sole-source award limits competition and price discovery.
Lack of detailed service description hinders value assessment.
Potential for inflated costs due to lack of competitive pressure.
No clear benefit or impact for small businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $2.3 million to ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC. TRMC TEWA INTERNSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $2.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2023-12-01. End: 2024-08-31.

What specific administrative and management consulting services are being provided under this contract to justify the $2.29M cost?

The provided data lacks specific details on the services rendered. To justify the $2.29M cost, a comprehensive breakdown of tasks, deliverables, and the expertise required would be necessary. This could include strategic planning, operational efficiency improvements, program management, or specialized administrative support for the TRMC TEWA program.

What is the rationale behind the sole-source award, and were any efforts made to explore competitive options?

The data states the contract is 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION,' implying a sole-source justification. Without further documentation, the specific reasons (e.g., unique capabilities, urgent need, follow-on to a previous sole-source award) are unknown. Standard government procurement requires justification for sole-sourcing, and the absence of competition limits the government's ability to secure the best value.

How does the firm fixed price of this contract ensure effective use of taxpayer funds given the sole-source nature?

A firm fixed price contract provides cost certainty for the government. However, in a sole-source scenario, the effectiveness of taxpayer funds hinges on the accuracy of the initial price negotiation and the contractor's efficiency. Without competition, there's a risk the negotiated price may not reflect the most economical market rate, potentially leading to less efficient spending.

Industry Classification

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

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Solicitation ID: 47QFAA23R0002

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

Address: 7000 MUIRKIRK MEADOWS DR, BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $15,349,570

Exercised Options: $2,630,499

Current Obligation: $2,285,063

Actual Outlays: $2,285,736

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 2

Total Subaward Amount: $2,886,208

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline