DoD's $12M Contract to Shaw Environmental for Services in California
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,999,163 ($12.0M)
Contractor: Shaw Environmental, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2000-03-15
End Date: 2003-12-15
Contract Duration: 1,370 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: Other
Place of Performance
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, SAN FRANCISCO County, CALIFORNIA, 94130
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $12.0 million to SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Shaw Environmental, Inc. for services in California. 2. The contract value is $11,999,162.74. 3. Awarded under full and open competition. 4. Contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee. 5. Duration of the contract was 1370 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. Without specific performance metrics and benchmarks, assessing the value for money is challenging.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the Cost Plus Award Fee structure may incentivize cost overruns.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for this contract. The Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires careful oversight to ensure cost efficiency and prevent unnecessary spending.
Public Impact
Services provided by Shaw Environmental, Inc. impact operations within the Department of the Navy. The contract's duration of over three years suggests a significant scope of work. Geographic focus on California indicates potential impact on state-level projects or facilities.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure can lead to higher costs.
- Lack of specific performance data makes value assessment difficult.
- Potential for cost overruns without stringent oversight.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Contract awarded to a specific company for defined services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under general services, likely related to environmental remediation or support for military installations. Benchmarking requires comparison with similar service contracts within the defense sector.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or partners in this contract.
Oversight & Accountability
The Cost Plus Award Fee structure necessitates robust oversight to ensure performance and control costs. The Department of Defense's contracting office would be responsible for monitoring this contract.
Related Government Programs
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPAF structure.
- Lack of transparency on specific services and performance metrics.
- Need for robust oversight to ensure value for money.
- Limited insight into the competitive landscape beyond initial award.
Tags
department-of-defense, ca, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $12.0 million to SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $12.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2000-03-15. End: 2003-12-15.
What specific services were rendered under this contract, and how did they align with the Department of the Navy's mission objectives?
The provided data does not specify the exact services rendered. However, given the contractor's name, it likely involved environmental services. Understanding the specific tasks and their contribution to the Navy's operational readiness or environmental compliance is crucial for assessing true value.
What were the award fee criteria, and how was Shaw Environmental, Inc. evaluated to determine the final award fee?
The data indicates a Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract, but the specific criteria for the award fee are not detailed. Effective oversight would involve clearly defined performance metrics, objective evaluation processes, and justification for any awarded fees to ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely and contractors are incentivized appropriately.
How did the final cost compare to the initial estimates, and were there any significant cost variances that required justification?
The data provides the total award amount but not a comparison to initial estimates or a breakdown of cost variances. For a CPAF contract, tracking costs against performance and understanding any deviations is essential for accountability and to prevent excessive spending beyond the anticipated scope or value.
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Shaw Group Inc., the (UEI: 180038382)
Address: 4005 PORT CHICAGO HWY, CONCORD, CA, 10
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N6247498D2076
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2000-03-15
Current End Date: 2003-12-15
Potential End Date: 2003-12-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-11-03
More Contracts from Shaw Environmental, Inc.
- Maintenance for Travel Trailers and Manufactured Homes; Identify and Provide Temporary Housing Solutions for People Displaced Because of Hurricane Katrina - Inspections of Sites Identified by Fema for Placement of Temporary Shelters, Including Travel Trailers (TT) and Manufactured Homes (MH), and Park Models (PM) — $430.4M (Department of Homeland Security)
- THE Contractor Shall Perform ALL the Necessary Work and Services Required for Continued Construction Activities of Remedial Action for the Removal of Radioactive Contaminated Waste Located AT the Maywood Superfund Site, Maywood, NEW Jersey. This Task Order Award IS for the Negotiated Work and Services in Accordance With the Statement of Work in the Request for Proposal Dated 12 June 2008, General Decision Number NJ080003 Dated 5 December 2008, Service Contract ACT Wage Determination Number 2005-2347 Revision 6 Dated 11 September 2008 and With the Attached Authority to Proceed #255 Dated 10 December 2008 — $182.1M (Department of Defense)
- 200409!000634!96ce!w912dq!usa Engineer District Kansas Cty!dacw4199d9001 !A!N! !N!0003 ! !20040224!20060331!085333792!085333792!180038382!n!shaw Environmental, Inc !250 W 34TH ST !NEW York !ny!10119!44880!003!34!maywood !bergen !NEW Jersey!+000005500000!n!n!000000000000!f108!hazardous Substance Removal/Cleanup/Disposal Svcs !S1 !services !ZBC !brac !562910!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !B! !a!u!u!2!006!b! !C!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !c!c!a!a!000!a!c!n! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! ! — $122.3M (Department of Defense)
- 200405!000279!5700!GW05 !hsw/Pkv !FA890304D8676 !A!N! !N!0008 ! !20040128!20050115!083760293!109514559!180038382!n!shaw Environmental, Inc !8081 Royal Ridge Parkway, !irving !TX!75063!00000! !IZ!* !* !iraq !+000046749910!n!n!000000000000!c219!other Architect & Engineering Services !C2 !construction !ZOP !* !562910!E! !5!B!M! !A! !99990909!B! ! !A! !a!n!u!2!006!b! !Z!Y!Z! ! !N!M!N! ! ! ! ! !A!A!00 !A!B!N! ! ! !Y! ! !0001! ! — $90.8M (Department of Defense)
- Fema Requires Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU) Haul and Install-Related Activities in Support of Dr-4277-La, ANY Declared Parish in Louisiana. However, Fema Anticipates That the Majority of Haul and Install Activities, Especially in the Initial Stages of the Mission, Will BE Conducted in the Following (10) Parishes: East Baton Rouge, Livingston, ST. Helena, East Feliciana, Evangeline, ST. Landry, ST. Martin, ST. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa — $89.4M (Department of Homeland Security)
Other Department of Defense Contracts
- Federal Contract — $51.3B (Humana Government Business Inc)
- Lrip LOT 12 Advance Acquisition Contract — $35.1B (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
- SSN 802 and 803 Long Lead Time Material — $34.7B (Electric Boat Corporation)
- 200204!008532!1700!AF600 !naval AIR Systems Command !N0001902C3002 !A!N! !N! !20011026!20120430!008016958!008016958!834951691!n!lockheed Martin Corporation !lockheed Blvd !fort Worth !tx!76108!27000!439!48!fort Worth !tarrant !texas !+000026000000!n!n!018981928201!ac15!rdte/Aircraft-Eng/Manuf Develop !a1a!airframes and Spares !2ama!jast/Jsf !336411!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !a!n!r!2!002!n!1a!a!n!z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !a!a!a!a!000!a!c!n! ! ! !Y! !N00019!0001! — $34.2B (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
- KC-X Modernization Program — $32.0B (THE Boeing Company)