DoD's $30M Readiness Management Support Contract Awarded to Harrison for Facilities Operations

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $10,010,859 ($10.0M)

Contractor: Readiness Management Support LC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2005-08-30

End Date: 2006-07-30

Contract Duration: 334 days

Daily Burn Rate: $30.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: 200511!000959!5700!FA4819!325CONS/CC !F0863702D6999 !A!N! !Y!5333 ! !20050830!20060228!008983819!010816486!006092860!N!READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, !239 SOUTHWOOD DR !PANAMA CITY !FL!32405!37200!047!28!KEESLER AFB !HARRISON !MISS !+000008236927!N!N!000000000000!S216!FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !ZHK !* !561210!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !20200930!B! ! !A! !A!N!R!2!003!B! !Z!Y!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !B!A!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! !Y! ! !0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: BILOXI, HARRISON County, MISSISSIPPI, 39530

State: Mississippi Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $10.0 million to READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT LC for work described as: 200511!000959!5700!FA4819!325CONS/CC !F0863702D6999 !A!N! !Y!5333 ! !20050830!20060228!008983819!010816486!006092860!N!READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, !239 SOUTHWOOD DR !PANAMA CITY !FL!32405!37200!047!28!KEESLER AFB !HARR… Key points: 1. Contract awarded for readiness management and facilities support services. 2. Full and open competition was utilized for this award. 3. The contract has a base value of $29.97M with a duration of 334 days. 4. The awardee is Harrison, located in Mississippi.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. The base value is $29.97M, but the total potential value is not specified, making a full assessment difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded using full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. However, the specific award fee structure in CPAF contracts can sometimes incentivize cost overruns.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally positive for taxpayer value. The final cost will depend on performance and award fee payouts.

Public Impact

Supports readiness operations at Keesler AFB. Provides essential facilities operations support services. Contract duration is approximately 11 months. Awardee is a small business, potentially impacting broader economic distribution.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Potential for cost growth due to CPAF contract type.
  • Lack of specified total contract value limits understanding of full taxpayer exposure.

Positive Signals

  • Awarded through full and open competition.
  • Supports critical Air Force readiness missions.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Facilities Support Services within the broader professional services sector. Spending in this area is crucial for maintaining government infrastructure and operational readiness.

Small Business Impact

The awardee, Harrison, is a small business. This award contributes to small business contracting goals, but further analysis would be needed to understand the specific impact on the small business landscape.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract utilizes a Cost Plus Award Fee structure, which requires diligent oversight to ensure performance targets are met and costs are controlled. The Department of the Air Force is responsible for this oversight.

Related Government Programs

  • Facilities Support Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Air Force Programs

Risk Flags

  • Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type.
  • Total contract value not fully specified.
  • Potential for cost overruns if not managed effectively.
  • Reliance on contractor performance for award fee determination.

Tags

facilities-support-services, department-of-defense, ms, do, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $10.0 million to READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT LC. 200511!000959!5700!FA4819!325CONS/CC !F0863702D6999 !A!N! !Y!5333 ! !20050830!20060228!008983819!010816486!006092860!N!READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, !239 SOUTHWOOD DR !PANAMA CITY !FL!32405!37200!047!28!KEESLER AFB !HARRISON !MISS !+000008236927!N!N!000000000000!S216!FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !ZHK !* !561210!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !202

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT LC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $10.0 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-08-30. End: 2006-07-30.

What is the total potential value of this contract, including all award fee possibilities?

The provided data only specifies a base value of $29.97M. The total potential value, which would include all possible award fees, is not explicitly stated. This makes it difficult to fully assess the maximum taxpayer exposure and the overall value proposition of the contract.

How will the award fee structure be monitored to prevent unnecessary cost escalation?

The Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) structure necessitates robust performance metrics and objective evaluation criteria. The Department of the Air Force must implement stringent oversight mechanisms to ensure that award fees are tied directly to exceptional performance and that contractor costs remain reasonable and allocable.

What specific readiness management metrics will be used to determine award fee payouts?

The effectiveness of this contract hinges on clearly defined and measurable performance standards for readiness management and facilities support. The government must establish specific, objective metrics related to response times, facility uptime, maintenance completion rates, and overall mission support to fairly assess performance and justify award fee allocations.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation ServicesFacilities Support ServicesFacilities Support Services

Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPINGHOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (UEI: 014784388)

Address: 239 SOUTHWOOD DR, PANAMA CITY, FL, 02

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: F0863702D6999

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2005-08-30

Current End Date: 2006-07-30

Potential End Date: 2006-07-30 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2012-01-17

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