State Dept. Awards $17.5M for Local Guard Program, Citing Currency Issues
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $17,545,229 ($17.5M)
Contractor: Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2009-09-01
End Date: 2014-02-28
Contract Duration: 1,641 days
Daily Burn Rate: $10.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM - VANCOUVER THIS CONTRACT WAS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1 TO REPLACE CONTRACT SAQMMA09C0072. SAQMMA09C0072 WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OUR SYSTEM DOESN'T SUPPORT CHANGING CURRENCIES AFTER AWARD. THIS CONTRACT IS AWARDED IN CAD$ WHICH IS HOW THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR SUBMITTED THEIR PROPOSAL.
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $17.5 million to SECURITAS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC. for work described as: LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM - VANCOUVER THIS CONTRACT WAS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1 TO REPLACE CONTRACT SAQMMA09C0072. SAQMMA09C0072 WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OUR SYSTEM DOESN'T SUPPORT CHANGING CURRENCIES AFTER AWARD. THIS CONTRACT IS AWARDED IN CAD$ WHICH IS HOW THE SUCCES… Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc. 2. Reason for re-award: original contract cancelled due to currency change limitations. 3. Contract type: Time and Materials. 4. No small business participation noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value is $17.5 million over approximately 4.5 years. Without a per-unit cost or comparison to similar services, assessing value is difficult. The Time and Materials pricing model can lead to cost overruns if not closely managed.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was issued under FAR 6.302-1, indicating a limited competition justification. The original contract's cancellation due to currency issues suggests a potential lack of foresight or planning, impacting price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for a contract that required re-issuance due to administrative issues, potentially increasing overall costs.
Public Impact
Security services for a local guard program are being funded. The Department of State is the contracting agency. The contract duration is over 4 years. The contract was re-awarded due to a currency issue with the original award.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Contract re-awarded due to administrative currency issue.
- Time and Materials contract type.
- No small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Contract provides essential security services.
- Established vendor likely has relevant experience.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612). Spending in this sector can vary widely based on the specific needs and locations of government facilities. Benchmarks are difficult without more specific service details.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (SB = false). There is no indication of any subcontracting plan for small businesses, suggesting a missed opportunity for small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The cancellation of the original contract due to currency issues raises questions about the initial contract award process and oversight. The re-issuance under limited competition warrants scrutiny to ensure fair pricing and value.
Related Government Programs
- Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract re-awarded due to administrative/systemic issue.
- Limited competition justification.
- Time and Materials contract type.
- No small business participation.
Tags
security-guards-and-patrol-services, department-of-state, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $17.5 million to SECURITAS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC.. LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM - VANCOUVER THIS CONTRACT WAS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1 TO REPLACE CONTRACT SAQMMA09C0072. SAQMMA09C0072 WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OUR SYSTEM DOESN'T SUPPORT CHANGING CURRENCIES AFTER AWARD. THIS CONTRACT IS AWARDED IN CAD$ WHICH IS HOW THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR SUBMITTED THEIR PROPOSAL.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SECURITAS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $17.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2009-09-01. End: 2014-02-28.
What was the original contract value and how did the currency issue impact it?
The provided data does not specify the original contract value or the exact financial impact of the currency issue. The current award is $17.5 million. The cancellation suggests a procedural flaw that may have led to administrative costs or a less favorable re-negotiation.
What specific security services are covered under this contract?
The contract is for 'Security Guards and Patrol Services' under NAICS code 561612. However, the specific details of the services, such as the number of guards, hours, locations, and specialized security measures, are not provided in this data snippet.
Were there any attempts to resolve the currency issue or explore alternative solutions before cancelling the original contract?
The data states the original contract was cancelled because the system doesn't support changing currencies after award. This implies a system limitation rather than a negotiation failure. It's unclear if alternative solutions were explored before cancellation.
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: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: SRS Critical Infrastructure Security LLC (UEI: 355790924)
Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER STE 400, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22151
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $27,639,327
Exercised Options: $20,363,285
Current Obligation: $17,545,229
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2009-09-01
Current End Date: 2014-02-28
Potential End Date: 2014-02-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2015-11-18
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