GSA's $10.5M Facilities Support Services Contract with Wilson 5 Service Co. Inc. awarded under full and open competition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $10,474,859 ($10.5M)

Contractor: Wilson 5 Service CO Inc

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2006-10-17

End Date: 2012-10-31

Contract Duration: 2,206 days

Daily Burn Rate: $4.7K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED

Sector: Other

Official Description: OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

Place of Performance

Location: SAINT LOUIS, ST. LOUIS County, MISSOURI, 63132

State: Missouri Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $10.5 million to WILSON 5 SERVICE CO INC for work described as: OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Key points: 1. Contract value of $10.5M for facilities support services. 2. Awarded to Wilson 5 Service Co. Inc. under full and open competition. 3. Services provided under the Public Buildings Service. 4. Contract duration of 2206 days. 5. No small business participation noted.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $10.5M for facilities support services appears reasonable given the 6-year duration. Benchmarking against similar GSA contracts for facilities maintenance would provide a clearer picture of value.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded through full and open competition after exclusion of sources, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process likely resulted in a fair market price, maximizing taxpayer value for the services rendered.

Public Impact

Ensures operational continuity for federal facilities managed by GSA. Supports the maintenance and upkeep of public buildings. Provides essential services that impact federal employee workspaces and public access. Contracting process aimed for competitive pricing to benefit taxpayers.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of reported small business participation.
Long contract duration without clear performance metrics.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Significant contract value indicates substantial service provision.

Sector Analysis

Facilities Support Services (NAICS 561210) encompass a broad range of services for maintaining and operating buildings. Spending in this sector is consistent across federal agencies requiring facility management.

Small Business Impact

The contract data indicates no small business participation (sb: false). This suggests that the prime contractor did not subcontract to small businesses or that the contract was not set aside for small businesses.

Oversight & Accountability

The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for overseeing this contract. The 'Public Buildings Service' further specifies the agency component managing the facilities. Oversight would focus on service delivery and contract compliance.

Related Government Programs

Facilities Support Services
General Services Administration Contracting
Public Buildings Service Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of small business participation.
Long contract duration without clear performance indicators.
Ambiguity in the 'exclusion of sources' rationale.
No specific details on service scope or quality assurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $10.5 million to WILSON 5 SERVICE CO INC. OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is WILSON 5 SERVICE CO INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $10.5 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2006-10-17. End: 2012-10-31.

What specific facilities support services were included in this contract, and how did their scope align with the $10.5M value over 6 years?

The data identifies the contract as 'OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE SERVICES' under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services). While the value and duration are provided, the specific breakdown of services (e.g., janitorial, HVAC maintenance, security) is not detailed. A comprehensive review would require access to the contract's statement of work to assess if the scope justified the $10.5M expenditure over 2206 days.

Given the 'full and open competition after exclusion of sources' award type, what was the rationale for excluding certain sources, and did this impact the final price?

The award type 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' suggests that while the competition was open, specific sources might have been excluded based on pre-qualification criteria or other factors. The rationale for exclusion is not provided. Typically, excluding sources can limit competition, potentially leading to higher prices, but if the exclusions were justified by specialized capabilities, it might ensure better service quality.

What performance metrics or quality assurance measures were in place to ensure the effectiveness of Wilson 5 Service Co. Inc.'s facilities support services?

The provided data does not include details on performance metrics or quality assurance measures. For a contract of this value and duration, robust oversight mechanisms, including regular performance reviews, service level agreements, and quality control processes, would be expected to ensure the effectiveness of the services and taxpayer value.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services

Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD EQUIPMENT › MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED (NO)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Wilson 5 Service Company, Inc. (UEI: 121350292)

Address: 6 PAGE ST, KITTERY, ME, 01

Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $10,474,859

Exercised Options: $10,474,859

Current Obligation: $10,474,859

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS06P06GXA3068

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline