DHS awards $15M for Security Guard Services to Blackhawk, Inc. via competitive delivery order
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,011,469 ($15.0M)
Contractor: Blackhawk, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2005-06-03
End Date: 2007-12-07
Contract Duration: 917 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.4K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20002
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $15.0 million to BLACKHAWK, INC. for work described as: SECURITY GUARD SERVICES Key points: 1. Spending of $15M over 2 years for security guards. 2. Blackhawk, Inc. secured the contract. 3. Competition was present, indicated by 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER'. 4. The sector is Security Guards and Patrol Services. 5. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $15M over approximately two years suggests a reasonable annual spend for security guard services. Benchmarking against similar contracts would provide a more precise assessment of value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER', indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This competitive process generally leads to better price discovery and potentially lower costs for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests that taxpayers likely received a fair price for the security guard services provided.
Public Impact
Ensures security for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Supports federal agency functions through essential protective services. Contributes to the operational readiness of DHS.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process
- Firm Fixed Price contract type
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Security Guards and Patrol Services sector, which is a common and essential service for government agencies. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on agency needs and geographic locations.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this specific award, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Homeland Security to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Standard oversight mechanisms for federal contracts would apply.
Related Government Programs
- Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed performance data
- No information on small business participation
- Limited insight into specific service delivery metrics
Tags
security-guards-and-patrol-services, department-of-homeland-security, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $15.0 million to BLACKHAWK, INC.. SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BLACKHAWK, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-06-03. End: 2007-12-07.
What was the average annual cost per guard or per site for these services?
The provided data does not detail the number of guards or sites covered by this contract, making it impossible to calculate an average annual cost per guard or site. This information would be crucial for a granular value assessment and comparison with industry benchmarks.
Were there any performance issues or contract modifications during the contract period?
The data does not include information on contract performance or modifications. Such details would typically be found in contract performance reports or modification logs, which are not provided here. This limits the assessment of execution risk and contractor reliability.
How did the final price compare to the initial bid or estimated cost?
As a Firm Fixed Price contract awarded via a competitive delivery order, the final price is generally the agreed-upon bid price. Without access to the bidding process details or initial estimates, a direct comparison of final price against these is not possible from the given data.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Investigation and Security Services › Security Guards and Patrol Services
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 5210 AUTH RD 406, SUITLAND, MD, 20746
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $17,939,742
Exercised Options: $15,011,469
Current Obligation: $15,011,469
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS07F0124N
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-06-03
Current End Date: 2007-12-07
Potential End Date: 2007-12-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2017-07-29
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