DoD awards $13.9M for Program Management/Support Services to TKC Technology Solutions LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,904,139 ($13.9M)
Contractor: Truestone, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2005-03-09
End Date: 2009-09-29
Contract Duration: 1,665 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE)
Sector: Other
Official Description: 200506!500315!2100!W911SE!ACA, SOUTH REGION CONTRACTING CT!W911SE05C0009 !A!N! !Y! ! !20050309!20060308!141087416!141087416!141087416!N!TKC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC !711 H STREET SUITE 510B !ANCHORAGE !AK!99501!30830!063!13!FORT GILLEM !CLAYTON !GEORGIA !+000002548358!N!N!000007876036!R408!PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541614!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !20200930!B! ! !N!Z!B!N!J!1!001!N!5A!C!N!Z! ! !N!A!N!N!E! ! ! !D!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !2100!W81MR0!0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: FOREST PARK, CLAYTON County, GEORGIA, 30297
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $13.9 million to TRUESTONE, LLC for work described as: 200506!500315!2100!W911SE!ACA, SOUTH REGION CONTRACTING CT!W911SE05C0009 !A!N! !Y! ! !20050309!20060308!141087416!141087416!141087416!N!TKC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC !711 H STREET SUITE 510B !ANCHORAGE !AK!99501!30830!063!13!FORT GILLEM !CLAY… Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Program Management/Support Services, a common requirement across government agencies. 2. TKC Technology Solutions LLC, a small business, is the awardee. 3. The contract was not available for full and open competition, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 4. The sector is professional services, specifically management consulting.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $13.9M over its period of performance appears reasonable for program management and support services. However, without specific deliverables or benchmarks, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was not available for full and open competition, indicating a limited competition approach. This may have restricted the pool of potential offerors and potentially impacted price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition may have resulted in a higher price than if it had been fully competed, impacting taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may not have received the best possible price due to limited competition. Small businesses are often key players in professional services contracts, and this award to TKC Technology Solutions LLC highlights that trend. The Department of Defense relies on these services for program execution and operational efficiency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Potential for suboptimal pricing
Positive Signals
- Award to a small business
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this area is significant across federal agencies for program support and strategic advice.
Small Business Impact
The award to TKC Technology Solutions LLC, a small business, aligns with federal goals to support small business participation in government contracting. Small businesses often provide specialized expertise in professional services.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is crucial for limited competition contracts to ensure fair pricing and effective service delivery. The Department of Defense should monitor performance and costs closely.
Related Government Programs
- Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition may have led to higher costs.
- Lack of detailed performance data makes value assessment difficult.
- Contract duration is relatively long, increasing risk exposure.
- Specific program outcomes are not detailed, hindering effectiveness evaluation.
Tags
process-physical-distribution-and-logist, department-of-defense, ga, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $13.9 million to TRUESTONE, LLC. 200506!500315!2100!W911SE!ACA, SOUTH REGION CONTRACTING CT!W911SE05C0009 !A!N! !Y! ! !20050309!20060308!141087416!141087416!141087416!N!TKC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC !711 H STREET SUITE 510B !ANCHORAGE !AK!99501!30830!063!13!FORT GILLEM !CLAYTON !GEORGIA !+000002548358!N!N!000007876036!R408!PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541614!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TRUESTONE, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $13.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-03-09. End: 2009-09-29.
What specific program management and support services were rendered under this contract, and how did they contribute to the Department of Defense's mission?
The contract was for Program Management/Support Services, NAICS code 541614. These services typically involve assisting government agencies with planning, organizing, and managing complex programs and projects. This can include tasks like strategic planning, operational support, and administrative management, all crucial for the efficient execution of defense initiatives.
Given the limited competition, what steps were taken to ensure a fair and reasonable price was negotiated?
While the data indicates limited competition, the contracting officer is still obligated to ensure a fair and reasonable price. This typically involves market research, cost analysis, and potentially negotiation with the limited number of available sources to achieve competitive pricing, even if not from a full and open competition.
How does the performance of TKC Technology Solutions LLC on this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar program management services?
Assessing performance against industry benchmarks requires detailed performance metrics and deliverables from the contract, which are not provided in the data. A thorough review of past performance evaluations and comparison with similar contracts would be needed to determine if the services met or exceeded expectations and represented good value.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE) (2)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Nana Regional Corporation Inc (UEI: 079253761)
Address: 711 H STREET SUITE 510B, ANCHORAGE, AK, 00
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-03-09
Current End Date: 2009-09-29
Potential End Date: 2009-09-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-03-13
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