DoD's $93M Facilities Support Contract with VT Griffin Services Inc. awarded in 1999, ending 2008
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $93,201,041 ($93.2M)
Contractor: VT Griffin Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 1999-12-16
End Date: 2008-06-30
Contract Duration: 3,119 days
Daily Burn Rate: $29.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: DUGWAY, TOOELE County, UTAH, 84022
State: Utah Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $93.2 million to VT GRIFFIN SERVICES INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract value of $93.2M over its lifetime. 2. Competition method was 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources'. 3. No small business participation noted. 4. Sector is Facilities Support Services.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $93.2M over nearly 9 years suggests a moderate annual spend. Without specific performance metrics or comparable contract data, assessing value for money is challenging. The fixed-price nature provides some cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The competition method 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' indicates a limited competition, potentially impacting price discovery. While open, excluding sources may have restricted the pool of bidders.
Taxpayer Impact: The total contract value of $93.2M represents a significant taxpayer investment over its duration. The limited competition may have led to a higher-than-necessary price.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded a nearly $93.2 million contract for facilities support services. The contract spanned almost a decade, from 1999 to 2008. The Department of the Army was the contracting agency. The contract was awarded to VT Griffin Services Inc.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition method
- No small business participation
Positive Signals
- Firm Fixed Price contract type
Sector Analysis
Facilities Support Services (NAICS 561210) encompass a broad range of services for maintaining and operating buildings and grounds. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on the scope and scale of facilities managed.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates no small business participation (SB=false). This suggests that the prime contractor did not subcontract with small businesses or that the contract was not set aside for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract duration of nearly 9 years necessitates robust oversight to ensure service delivery and cost control. The 'exclusion of sources' in the competition method warrants scrutiny to confirm it was justified.
Related Government Programs
- Facilities Support Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of small business participation
- Long contract duration without clear performance data
- Potential for inflated costs due to source exclusion
Tags
facilities-support-services, department-of-defense, ut, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $93.2 million to VT GRIFFIN SERVICES INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is VT GRIFFIN SERVICES INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $93.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 1999-12-16. End: 2008-06-30.
What was the justification for excluding sources in the full and open competition?
The justification for excluding sources in a 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' would typically involve demonstrating that only specific sources possessed the necessary capabilities, security clearances, or proprietary technology required for the service. Without this documentation, it raises questions about whether the exclusion unnecessarily limited competition and potentially inflated costs for the taxpayer.
How did the pricing compare to market rates at the time of award and throughout the contract period?
Assessing the pricing against market rates would require access to historical pricing data for similar facilities support services contracts awarded around 1999 and through 2008. Benchmarking the per-unit costs or total contract value against these comparables would reveal if VT Griffin Services Inc. provided good value or if the pricing was excessive, especially given the limited competition.
What was the actual performance and quality of services provided by VT Griffin Services Inc. under this contract?
Evaluating the effectiveness of the contract hinges on the quality of facilities support services delivered. Performance metrics, customer satisfaction surveys, and any documented issues or commendations would provide insight into whether the agency received the expected value. Poor performance despite a significant contract value would indicate a lack of effectiveness and potential waste.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services
Product/Service Code: OPERATION OF GOVT OWNED FACILITY › OPERATE GOVT OWNED BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: V T Group P L C (UEI: 295489165)
Address: BUILDING 5474, DUGWAY, UT, 02
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $52,040,350
Exercised Options: $580,930
Current Obligation: $93,201,041
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 1999-12-16
Current End Date: 2008-06-30
Potential End Date: 2008-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-09-10
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