Army Depot Maintenance Support Contract Awarded to Amentum for $20.6M
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $20,656,820 ($20.7M)
Contractor: Amentum Government Services, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2011-06-15
End Date: 2013-10-31
Contract Duration: 869 days
Daily Burn Rate: $23.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 9
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: E0711CL PROVIDE CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County, FLORIDA, 34205, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State: Florida Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $20.7 million to AMENTUM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. for work described as: E0711CL PROVIDE CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Amentum Government Services, Inc. for administrative management consulting. 2. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 3. Spending on this contract represents a small portion of overall federal IT services spending. 4. The contract duration was 869 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded on a Time and Materials basis, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The total award value of $20.6M for a nearly 3-year period suggests a moderate but not exceptionally high per-diem rate.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally leads to more competitive pricing compared to sole-source or limited competition awards.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were utilized through a competitive process, aiming for value. However, the Time and Materials pricing structure warrants careful monitoring to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Public Impact
Supports critical maintenance operations at Letterkenny Army Depot. Provides essential administrative management and general management consulting services. Contract duration of over two years ensures continuity of services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure can lead to cost uncertainty.
- Contract awarded to a single vendor, Amentum Government Services, Inc.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Supports a key military installation.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services, a broad category within the professional services sector. Federal spending in this area is substantial, supporting various government functions and operations.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates that small business participation was not a stated factor, and the award was not specifically set aside for small businesses. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, suggesting internal agency oversight. The duration and value indicate a need for ongoing performance monitoring.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing.
- Lack of specific performance metrics provided.
- Ambiguous scope of 'maintenance support'.
- No explicit small business participation noted.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-health-and-human-services, fl, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $20.7 million to AMENTUM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.. E0711CL PROVIDE CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AMENTUM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $20.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2011-06-15. End: 2013-10-31.
What was the average daily rate for the services provided under this contract?
The contract was awarded for $20,656,819.91 over 869 days. This equates to an average daily rate of approximately $23,771. This rate needs to be benchmarked against similar contracts for administrative management and general management consulting services to assess its competitiveness and value for money.
What specific maintenance support activities were covered by this contract?
The contract description is broad, stating 'CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT'. Without further details, it's unclear if this involved direct maintenance labor, specialized technical support, or purely administrative and management consulting related to maintenance operations. This ambiguity presents a risk in fully understanding the scope and value.
How effectively did Amentum Government Services, Inc. perform under this contract?
Performance effectiveness data is not provided in the given information. A thorough assessment would require reviewing past performance evaluations, contract modifications, and any reported issues or successes during the contract period (June 2011 - October 2013) to gauge the contractor's delivery and impact.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR NONBUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 9
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: AECOM (UEI: 153561212)
Address: 6564 LOISDALE COURT, SUITE 500, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $31,695,244
Exercised Options: $20,656,820
Current Obligation: $20,656,820
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0497N
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2011-06-15
Current End Date: 2013-10-31
Potential End Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-04-18
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