DoD's $42.8M Army Contract for Oil & Gas Support Services Awarded to APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $42,854,596 ($42.9M)
Contractor: Aptim Federal Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2015-08-28
End Date: 2021-02-27
Contract Duration: 2,010 days
Daily Burn Rate: $21.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: MINOR/EMERGENCY REPAIR FUNDING IGF::CT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: HUNTSVILLE, MADISON County, ALABAMA, 35807
State: Alabama Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $42.9 million to APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC for work described as: MINOR/EMERGENCY REPAIR FUNDING IGF::CT::IGF Key points: 1. Significant contract value for specialized support activities. 2. Awarded under full and open competition, suggesting market availability. 3. Long performance period (2015-2021) indicates sustained need. 4. Firm Fixed Price contract type aims to control costs.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The $42.8M contract value over six years suggests a reasonable annual spend for specialized support. Benchmarking against similar large-scale, long-term support contracts would provide further context on its value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and ensures the government receives fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process likely resulted in a fair price, maximizing taxpayer value for the essential support services provided.
Public Impact
Ensures critical infrastructure support for military operations. Supports regional economic activity through contract performance. Provides specialized technical expertise to the Department of the Army.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific small business participation noted.
- Contract duration spans multiple fiscal years, requiring ongoing budget allocation.
Positive Signals
- Firm Fixed Price contract structure.
- Awarded via Full and Open Competition.
- Clear definition of support activities.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the broader professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically supporting oil and gas operations. Spending in this area is often tied to national energy security and operational readiness.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-aside goals were considered or if opportunities were missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded via a Delivery Order, suggesting it's part of a larger indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract or similar vehicle. Oversight would focus on the performance of APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC and adherence to the contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of explicit small business participation.
- Long contract duration requires sustained oversight.
- Potential for scope creep if not managed tightly.
- Dependence on a single contractor for critical support.
Tags
support-activities-for-oil-and-gas-opera, department-of-defense, al, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $42.9 million to APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC. MINOR/EMERGENCY REPAIR FUNDING IGF::CT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, 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 $42.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2015-08-28. End: 2021-02-27.
What specific support activities were included under this contract, and how do they align with the Army's operational needs?
The contract, identified by NAICS code 213112, covers Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. This likely includes services such as drilling, well servicing, and related technical support essential for maintaining energy infrastructure or resources critical to military readiness and operations, especially in regions where such infrastructure is present or utilized by the Army.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) for APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, and how was their performance measured?
Specific KPIs are not detailed in the provided data. However, for a Firm Fixed Price contract of this nature, performance would typically be assessed based on timely completion of tasks, quality of services rendered, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and overall responsiveness to the Army's requirements. Contract close-out documentation would likely contain performance evaluations.
Were there any notable cost savings or efficiencies achieved through this contract compared to alternative service delivery methods?
The Firm Fixed Price structure inherently aims to provide cost certainty. While the data doesn't explicitly state cost savings, the competitive bidding process under full and open competition suggests that the price achieved was deemed fair and reasonable against market rates. Actual efficiencies would be documented in performance reports and contract close-out.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction › Support Activities for Mining › Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Aptim Holdings LLC (UEI: 080821711)
Address: 1725 DUKE ST, STE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $44,791,032
Exercised Options: $42,854,596
Current Obligation: $42,854,596
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 100
Total Subaward Amount: $9,999,499
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W912DY13G0005
IDV Type: BOA
Timeline
Start Date: 2015-08-28
Current End Date: 2021-02-27
Potential End Date: 2021-02-27 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-09-21
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