State Dept. Awards $14.3M for Embassy Security Upgrade, Completed in 2009
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,328,884 ($14.3M)
Contractor: JV Hii/Ske
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2005-09-22
End Date: 2009-10-19
Contract Duration: 1,488 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: LONDON, EMBASSY PHYSICAL SECURITY UPGRADE
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $14.3 million to JV HII/SKE for work described as: LONDON, EMBASSY PHYSICAL SECURITY UPGRADE Key points: 1. Contract awarded for physical security upgrades at a London embassy. 2. Competition was full and open, suggesting a competitive bidding process. 3. The contract was awarded to JV HII/SKE, indicating a joint venture. 4. The project falls under 'Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction'.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $14.3M for a 4-year duration (approx. 1488 days) suggests a significant project. Without specific deliverables or benchmarks for similar embassy security upgrades, a precise value assessment is difficult. The firm fixed price contract indicates cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The 'full and open competition' method implies multiple bidders participated, which typically drives better pricing. The award to JV HII/SKE suggests a competitive outcome was achieved, though the specific price discovery mechanism isn't detailed.
Taxpayer Impact: A competitive bidding process for a $14.3M contract aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary security infrastructure.
Public Impact
Enhances security at a U.S. diplomatic mission abroad. Supports infrastructure development and modernization for government facilities. The project duration of nearly four years indicates a substantial construction effort.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Long project duration may indicate potential for cost overruns or delays.
- Specific security upgrade details are not provided, making it hard to assess necessity.
- The joint venture nature of the award could introduce complexity in management.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition is a positive indicator for price efficiency.
- Firm fixed price contract provides budget certainty.
- Awarded by the Department of State, a key agency for diplomatic infrastructure.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the construction sector, specifically heavy and civil engineering. Spending in this area is often driven by infrastructure needs, modernization efforts, and security requirements for government facilities. Benchmarks for similar embassy upgrades are not readily available.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to a joint venture (JV HII/SKE). Information regarding the participation of small businesses within this joint venture or as subcontractors is not provided in the data.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of State is responsible for overseeing this contract. The firm fixed price nature and the completion date suggest a degree of accountability, but further details on performance reviews or audits are not available.
Related Government Programs
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Long contract duration.
- Lack of specific scope details.
- No information on small business participation.
- Limited insight into performance and oversight.
Tags
other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-constr, department-of-state, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $14.3 million to JV HII/SKE. LONDON, EMBASSY PHYSICAL SECURITY UPGRADE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is JV HII/SKE.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-09-22. End: 2009-10-19.
What was the specific scope of the physical security upgrades, and how did it align with the $14.3M cost?
The provided data lacks specifics on the scope of physical security upgrades. Without details on the nature of the enhancements (e.g., structural reinforcements, surveillance systems, access control), it's impossible to definitively assess if the $14.3M cost was justified. Further documentation would be needed to evaluate the value proposition against the actual security improvements delivered.
Were there any performance issues or cost variances during the contract's nearly four-year duration?
The data indicates a firm fixed price contract awarded in 2005 and completed in 2009. While this structure aims to control costs, the long duration (1488 days) could have presented challenges. Without access to contract performance reports, post-award modifications, or final cost audits, it's difficult to ascertain if there were any significant performance issues or cost variances beyond the initial fixed price.
How effective were the completed security upgrades in enhancing the embassy's physical security posture?
Assessing the effectiveness of the completed security upgrades is beyond the scope of the provided data. The contract details focus on the award and financial aspects, not the operational outcomes. Evaluating effectiveness would require post-completion security assessments, threat analysis, and incident reports related to the embassy's physical security.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction › Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation ID: SGE50005R1063
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Address: 5205 LEESBURG PIKE STE 211, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Emerging Small Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $14,328,884
Exercised Options: $14,328,884
Current Obligation: $14,328,884
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-09-22
Current End Date: 2009-10-19
Potential End Date: 2009-10-19 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-10-22
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