GSA Awards $5.19M for Disposable Cups, with TerraVive LLC Securing Contract

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $5,191 ($5.2K)

Contractor: Terravive LLC

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2026-04-07

End Date: 2026-04-22

Contract Duration: 15 days

Daily Burn Rate: $346/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

Sector: Other

Official Description: CUP,DISPOSABLE

Place of Performance

Location: RICHMOND, RICHMOND CITY County, VIRGINIA, 23223

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $5,191.2 to TERRAVIVE LLC for work described as: CUP,DISPOSABLE Key points: 1. Contract value of $5.19 million for disposable cups. 2. TerraVive LLC is the sole awardee. 3. Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract type. 4. Contract duration is 15 days.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The contract value of $5.19 million for a 15-day period seems high for disposable cups. Without specific quantity or unit details, a direct price comparison is difficult, but the short duration suggests a potentially inflated per-unit cost.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating multiple bids were likely considered. However, the short duration and specific nature of the product might have limited the number of competitive offers.

Taxpayer Impact: The high potential per-unit cost, if confirmed, could lead to inefficient use of taxpayer funds for a commodity item.

Public Impact

Taxpayers may be overpaying for disposable cups due to the contract's structure. The short contract duration raises questions about the urgency and potential for better pricing through longer-term agreements. Lack of detailed product specifications makes it hard to assess value for money.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

High potential per-unit cost
Short contract duration for a commodity
Limited transparency on specific product details

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under the manufacturing of kitchenware and flatware. Spending in this sector is generally stable, but efficiency relies on competitive bidding and appropriate contract durations for commodity items.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this specific award, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for this award. Oversight should focus on ensuring the pricing is justified given the short duration and commodity nature of the product.

Related Government Programs

Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
General Services Administration Contracting
Federal Acquisition Service Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for overpayment due to high unit cost.
Short contract duration may not be cost-effective.
Lack of detailed product specifications.
Economic price adjustment introduces cost uncertainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $5,191.2 to TERRAVIVE LLC. CUP,DISPOSABLE

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is TERRAVIVE LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

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

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $5,191.2.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2026-04-07. End: 2026-04-22.

What is the estimated quantity of disposable cups being procured under this contract?

The provided data does not specify the quantity of disposable cups. This information is crucial for accurately assessing the value for money and determining if the $5.19 million contract value is reasonable. Without quantity, it's impossible to calculate a meaningful per-unit cost.

How does the economic price adjustment clause impact the final cost for taxpayers?

The economic price adjustment (EPA) clause allows for price changes based on specified economic factors, such as inflation or material costs. While intended to protect contractors from unforeseen cost increases, it introduces uncertainty for taxpayers, potentially leading to higher final costs than a fixed-price contract if those economic factors trend upwards.

What factors led to the selection of a 15-day contract duration for disposable cups?

The rationale behind the 15-day duration is unclear from the data. Short durations can sometimes indicate urgent needs or pilot programs, but for a commodity like disposable cups, it might suggest a lack of strategic planning or an opportunity missed for securing better pricing through a longer-term agreement.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Manufacturing › Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing › Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing

Product/Service Code: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND DEVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (K)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 6104 BRADFORD LANDING DR, GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23059

Business Categories: Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $5,191

Exercised Options: $5,191

Current Obligation: $5,191

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 47QSSC25A000M

IDV Type: BPA

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