Naval Facilities Engineering Command Awards $13.1M Remediation Services Contract to Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $13,165,890 ($13.2M)

Contractor: Tetra Tech EC, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2003-09-12

End Date: 2009-09-30

Contract Duration: 2,210 days

Daily Burn Rate: $6.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: 200312!191096!1700!C2472 !NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COM!N6247299D0032 !A!N! !N!0096 !20030912!20031012!833262041!128974271!045224250!N!FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENTAL C!1000 THE AMERICAN ROAD !MORRIS PLAINS !NJ!07950!06387!059!36!BETHPAGE !NASSAU !NEW YORK !+000000004127!N!N!000000000000!Y299!ALL OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES !C2 !CONSTRUCTION !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !562910!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!R!2!004!B! !D!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !C!C!A!A!000!A!C!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: ALBANY, ALBANY County, NEW YORK, 12233

State: New York Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $13.2 million to TETRA TECH EC, INC. for work described as: 200312!191096!1700!C2472 !NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COM!N6247299D0032 !A!N! !N!0096 !20030912!20031012!833262041!128974271!045224250!N!FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENTAL C!1000 THE AMERICAN ROAD !MORRIS PLAINS !NJ!07950!06387!059!36!BETHPAGE !NASSA… Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Remediation Services (NAICS 562910) to Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp. 2. Total contract value is $13,165,889.56. 3. Competition method was 'Full and Open Competition'. 4. Contract duration is 2210 days, ending September 30, 2009. 5. The award was made by the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can lead to higher costs if performance incentives are not carefully managed. Without specific award fee data, it's difficult to assess the final cost-effectiveness.

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. However, the specific award fee structure could still influence the final cost.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for environmental remediation services. The 'Cost Plus Award Fee' structure means the final cost could exceed initial estimates depending on performance.

Public Impact

Environmental cleanup services are crucial for public health and safety. The contract supports military base operations and environmental compliance. Long-term contracts like this can provide stable employment in the environmental services sector.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Cost Plus Award Fee structure can incentivize higher costs.
Long contract duration may not reflect current market prices.
Limited information on specific performance metrics and award fee payouts.

Positive Signals

Full and open competition suggests potential for competitive pricing.
Contract addresses essential environmental remediation needs.
Awarded by a major federal agency (Department of Defense).

Sector Analysis

Environmental remediation services fall under the broader construction and professional services sectors. Spending benchmarks for this type of contract can vary significantly based on the scope and complexity of the environmental challenges.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved as subcontractors. The primary awardee, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp., is a large business.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, part of the Department of the Navy, implying established oversight mechanisms. However, the effectiveness of this oversight depends on the specific reporting and auditing processes in place.

Related Government Programs

Remediation Services
Department of Defense Contracting
Department of the Navy Programs

Risk Flags

Cost Plus Award Fee structure.
Long contract duration.
Lack of specific performance data.
Potential for cost overruns if not managed effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $13.2 million to TETRA TECH EC, INC.. 200312!191096!1700!C2472 !NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COM!N6247299D0032 !A!N! !N!0096 !20030912!20031012!833262041!128974271!045224250!N!FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENTAL C!1000 THE AMERICAN ROAD !MORRIS PLAINS !NJ!07950!06387!059!36!BETHPAGE !NASSAU !NEW YORK !+000000004127!N!N!000000000000!Y299!ALL OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES !C2 !CONSTRUCTION !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !562910!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is TETRA TECH EC, 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 $13.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2003-09-12. End: 2009-09-30.

What was the final awarded amount after all award fee adjustments?

The provided data shows the initial contract value as $13,165,889.56. However, as a Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract, the final amount could be higher or lower depending on the contractor's performance against defined metrics. Without access to the award fee determination documentation, the precise final expenditure is not discernible from this data alone.

How did the awarded price compare to other bids received under full and open competition?

While the contract was awarded under 'Full and Open Competition', the specific details of other bids received are not provided. This prevents a direct comparison of Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp.'s price against its competitors. The 'Cost Plus Award Fee' structure also means the initial proposed cost might differ from the final cost, complicating direct price comparisons.

What specific environmental remediation activities were covered under this contract?

The contract specifies 'ALL OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES' and falls under NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services). This suggests a broad scope of environmental cleanup and restoration activities not related to traditional building construction, potentially including soil, water, or hazardous material remediation across various non-building infrastructure.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services

Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Tetra Tech, Inc. (UEI: 045224250)

Address: 820 TOWN CENTER DR STE 100, LANGHORNE, PA, 01

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: N6247299D0032

IDV Type: IDC

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