DHS awards $22.3M contract for consulting services to Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $22,297,021 ($22.3M)
Contractor: Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2014-08-29
End Date: 2019-09-14
Contract Duration: 1,842 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 15
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::CL,CT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County, VIRGINIA, 22203
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $22.3 million to NATIVE HAWAIIAN VETERANS LLC for work described as: IGF::CL,CT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single entity, raising questions about competition. 2. Services fall under 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services'. 3. The contract duration was 1842 days. 4. Firm Fixed Price contract type suggests cost certainty.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
Pricing is difficult to assess without specific task orders and comparable contract data. The firm fixed price structure provides some predictability.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES', indicating a limited competition approach. This method may not yield the most competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for consulting services, with the ultimate impact depending on the value and effectiveness of the services rendered.
Public Impact
Consulting services can impact agency efficiency and effectiveness. The specific nature of the consulting services is not detailed, limiting public understanding of the value. Award to a specific company means other potential providers did not have an opportunity to bid under this specific award.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of detailed service description
- Potential for higher costs due to limited competition
Positive Signals
- Firm Fixed Price contract
- Awarded to a veteran-owned business (implied by company name)
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional services, specifically technical consulting. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on specialization and agency.
Small Business Impact
While the company name suggests a focus on veteran support, the data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to confirm.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would focus on task order execution, performance metrics, and adherence to the contract terms to ensure value for taxpayer money.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Office of Procurement Operations Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition raises cost concerns.
- Lack of transparency in service details.
- Potential for uncompetitive pricing.
- Long contract duration without clear performance indicators.
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-homeland-security, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $22.3 million to NATIVE HAWAIIAN VETERANS LLC. IGF::CL,CT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is NATIVE HAWAIIAN VETERANS LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Office of Procurement Operations).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $22.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-08-29. End: 2019-09-14.
What was the specific nature of the 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services' provided?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the consulting services. This information is crucial for understanding the contract's purpose, the expertise required, and the potential impact on the Department of Homeland Security's operations. Without this detail, assessing the true value and necessity of the expenditure is challenging.
How did the 'exclusion of sources' impact the final price compared to full and open competition?
Excluding sources typically limits the pool of potential bidders, which can lead to higher prices than would be achieved in a fully open competition. The extent of this impact depends on how many qualified sources were excluded and the competitiveness of the remaining bidders. A detailed price analysis would be needed to quantify this.
What performance metrics were used to evaluate the effectiveness of Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC's services?
Effectiveness is typically measured through performance metrics defined in the contract's statement of work or task orders. These could include timely delivery of reports, successful implementation of recommendations, or achievement of specific project milestones. Without access to these metrics, it's impossible to objectively assess the contractor's performance and the overall effectiveness of the services.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 15
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 3375 KOAPAKA ST STE F238-20, HONOLULU, HI, 96819
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $23,072,991
Exercised Options: $22,297,021
Current Obligation: $22,297,021
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-08-29
Current End Date: 2019-09-14
Potential End Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-09-09
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