JFK Center Spends $13.1M on Security Guards from Securiguard, Inc. over 5 Years

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $13,123,143 ($13.1M)

Contractor: Securiguard, Inc.

Awarding Agency: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Start Date: 2006-10-01

End Date: 2011-09-30

Contract Duration: 1,825 days

Daily Burn Rate: $7.2K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 9

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: SECURITY GUARDS -- FY 2007

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20566

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts obligated $13.1 million to SECURIGUARD, INC. for work described as: SECURITY GUARDS -- FY 2007 Key points: 1. Spending of $13.1M over 5 years for security guards. 2. Securiguard, Inc. is the sole contractor. 3. Contract awarded under full and open competition. 4. Sector is Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $13.1M over 5 years averages $2.6M annually. This seems reasonable for a large performing arts center, but without specific service level agreements or guard numbers, a precise comparison is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded using full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, with only one awardee listed (Securiguard, Inc.), it's unclear if multiple bids were received or if Securiguard was the only responsive bidder.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for this contract. The competitive award process aims to ensure fair pricing, but the ultimate impact depends on the effectiveness of the competition and the final negotiated price.

Public Impact

Ensures security for a major national cultural institution. Supports jobs within the security services industry. Funds are allocated for essential operational needs of the JFK Center.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 71 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detail on competition effectiveness beyond 'full and open'.
No mention of small business participation.
Potential for price creep over a 5-year contract term.

Positive Signals

Contract awarded under full and open competition.
Clear contract duration and award amount.
Addresses a critical operational need for the JFK Center.

Sector Analysis

The security services sector, particularly for facilities management and protection, is a significant area of government and institutional spending. Benchmarks for this type of service vary widely based on location, scope, and required expertise.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this contract award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if opportunities were missed for small businesses in this sector.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, suggesting internal oversight. The 'aw' field indicates 'DCA', which may refer to a specific contracting office or agency responsible for oversight.

Related Government Programs

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Contracting
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Programs

Risk Flags

Sole contractor listed for a significant contract duration.
Lack of detail on competition outcomes.
No explicit mention of small business utilization.
Absence of performance metrics or modification history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts awarded $13.1 million to SECURIGUARD, INC.. SECURITY GUARDS -- FY 2007

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is SECURIGUARD, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $13.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2006-10-01. End: 2011-09-30.

What was the average number of security guards provided under this contract, and how does this compare to similar facilities?

The provided data does not specify the number of security guards. To assess value, this information is crucial. Comparing it to similar performing arts centers or government facilities would reveal if the $13.1M expenditure over five years is cost-effective for the level of security provided.

Were there any performance issues or contract modifications that impacted the final cost or service delivery?

The data does not contain information on performance issues or modifications. A review of contract performance reports and modification history would be necessary to understand if the contractor met expectations and if the final cost reflects the agreed-upon services or if there were changes due to unforeseen circumstances or scope adjustments.

How did the final negotiated price compare to the initial bids received during the full and open competition?

The data does not provide details on the bidding process beyond stating 'full and open competition'. To assess price discovery effectiveness, we would need to know the number of bids received, the range of proposed prices, and how Securiguard's final price compared to those bids and potentially to a government estimate.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Investigation and Security Services › Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Solicitation ID: JFK06R00015

Offers Received: 9

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 6858 OLD DOMINION DR # 307, MC LEAN, VA, 90

Business Categories: Category Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $19,802,060

Exercised Options: $13,123,143

Current Obligation: $13,123,143

Contract Characteristics

Multi-Year Contract: Yes

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline