GSA Awards $3.2M Engineering Services Task Order to Janus Research Group
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,220,725 ($3.2M)
Contractor: Janus Research Group, LLC
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2024-09-30
End Date: 2026-09-29
Contract Duration: 729 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: HSE LIGHTHOUSE TASK ORDER 0027
Place of Performance
Location: PORT HUENEME CBC BASE, VENTURA County, CALIFORNIA, 93043
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $3.2 million to JANUS RESEARCH GROUP, LLC for work described as: HSE LIGHTHOUSE TASK ORDER 0027 Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). 2. Janus Research Group, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract has a duration of 729 days. 4. This is a Delivery Order under an existing contract. 5. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value is $3.2M. Without a competitive benchmark or detailed breakdown of services, assessing value for money is difficult. The lack of available pricing data hinders a robust comparison.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
This contract was not available for competition, indicating a limited source selection. The absence of competition may impact price discovery and potentially lead to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition raises concerns about whether the government secured the best possible price for these engineering services.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the lack of competitive bidding. The specific engineering services provided are not detailed, making public understanding of the expenditure challenging. The long contract duration suggests significant ongoing needs for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of pricing data
- No small business participation indicated
Positive Signals
- Firm Fixed Price contract type can provide cost certainty
- Delivery Order under an existing contract may indicate established relationship and streamlined process
Sector Analysis
Engineering services are crucial for government infrastructure and projects. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on project scope and complexity. Benchmarks are difficult without specific service details.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation (sb) is false for this contract. This suggests that opportunities for small businesses were not pursued or met in this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is needed to ensure the services rendered under this limited competition contract are necessary, effectively performed, and priced appropriately, especially given the lack of public pricing data.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Limited transparency on pricing
- No indication of small business utilization
- Unclear specific services procured
Tags
engineering-services, general-services-administration, ca, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $3.2 million to JANUS RESEARCH GROUP, LLC. HSE LIGHTHOUSE TASK ORDER 0027
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is JANUS RESEARCH GROUP, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $3.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-09-30. End: 2026-09-29.
What specific engineering services are being procured, and how do they align with GSA's mission and current needs?
The provided data does not specify the exact engineering services. Understanding the nature of these services is critical to assessing their necessity and value. Without this detail, it's impossible to determine if they directly support GSA's strategic goals or address urgent infrastructure requirements.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a limited, non-competitive basis?
The contract is marked as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION'. A thorough review of the justification for this limited source selection is essential. Typically, such awards require specific circumstances, like unique capabilities or urgent needs, which should be documented and publicly accessible to ensure accountability.
How does the firm fixed price compare to industry benchmarks for similar engineering services, considering the contract's duration?
Without detailed service descriptions and available pricing data, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks is not feasible. The $3.2M value over 729 days needs to be broken down into specific deliverables to assess if the firm fixed price represents fair and reasonable pricing against comparable contracts.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services R&D Services
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 47QFLA24Q0155
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 600 PONDER PLACE DR, EVANS, GA, 30809
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $3,510,674
Exercised Options: $3,510,674
Current Obligation: $3,220,725
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QFLA20D0008
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-09-30
Current End Date: 2026-09-29
Potential End Date: 2026-09-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-23
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