DoD's $17.4M Remediation Services Contract Awarded to Amentum Environment & Energy Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $17,385,766 ($17.4M)
Contractor: Amentum Environment & Energy Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-03-31
End Date: 2008-07-30
Contract Duration: 852 days
Daily Burn Rate: $20.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 13
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $17.4 million to AMENTUM ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract awarded for remediation services, a critical environmental function. 2. Amentum Environment & Energy Inc. secured the deal. 3. The contract duration was 852 days. 4. The award value was $17,385,766.20. 5. This falls under the 'Remediation Services' category.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) structure can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The fixed fee component provides some incentive for efficiency, but the overall cost control depends heavily on oversight.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. This method typically yields competitive pricing by allowing all qualified vendors to bid.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award is positive for taxpayers, likely resulting in a fair market price for the remediation services.
Public Impact
Ensures environmental cleanup at DoD facilities. Supports national environmental protection goals. Provides specialized remediation services. Contributes to the operational readiness of military installations.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in remediation projects.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Experienced contractor likely involved.
- Addresses critical environmental compliance needs.
Sector Analysis
Remediation services are crucial for environmental compliance and restoration, particularly for government agencies with extensive land holdings. Spending in this sector can fluctuate based on regulatory changes and historical contamination.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific provisions or set-asides for small businesses in this contract award.
Oversight & Accountability
The effectiveness of oversight for this CPFF contract would depend on the Department of the Air Force's diligence in monitoring costs, performance, and adherence to the fixed fee.
Related Government Programs
- Remediation Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
- Potential for cost overruns.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics.
- Contract duration is substantial, increasing risk exposure.
Tags
remediation-services, department-of-defense, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $17.4 million to AMENTUM ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AMENTUM ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $17.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-03-31. End: 2008-07-30.
What was the final cost compared to the initial estimate, and how did the fixed fee component influence contractor behavior?
The provided data does not include the final cost or initial estimate, making a direct comparison impossible. However, CPFF contracts aim to control costs by capping the fee, but the contractor's primary incentive is to complete the work rather than minimize costs beyond the fixed fee.
Were there any performance issues or disputes during the contract period that impacted the remediation effectiveness?
Information regarding performance issues or disputes is not available in the provided data. Effective oversight by the Department of the Air Force would be crucial to ensure the remediation services met all environmental standards and project objectives.
How does the per-unit cost of this remediation service compare to similar contracts awarded by other federal agencies or in the private sector?
A direct per-unit cost benchmark is not available without more granular data on the specific remediation tasks performed. However, the full and open competition suggests the pricing was likely competitive within the market for these specialized environmental services.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services
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: 13
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: AECOM Global II, LLC (UEI: 043271568)
Address: 106 NEWBERRY ST SW, AIKEN, SC, 02
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: FA890304D8680
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-03-31
Current End Date: 2008-07-30
Potential End Date: 2008-07-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-09-23
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