EOP awards $5.8M for investigations exclusion program support to LBYD FEDERAL, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $5,795,657 ($5.8M)

Contractor: Lbyd Federal, LLC

Awarding Agency: Executive Office of the President

Start Date: 2019-08-07

End Date: 2024-02-04

Contract Duration: 1,642 days

Daily Burn Rate: $3.5K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT

Sector: Other

Official Description: 301 INVESTIGATIONS EXCLUSION PROGRAM SUPPORT

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20503

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Executive Office of the President obligated $5.8 million to LBYD FEDERAL, LLC for work described as: 301 INVESTIGATIONS EXCLUSION PROGRAM SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to LBYD FEDERAL, LLC for $5.8M. 2. Services are for the Executive Office of the President. 3. The contract is for Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). 4. This contract represents a significant investment in program support.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The contract value of $5.8M for a 5-year period is difficult to benchmark without specific service details. The fixed-price level-of-effort structure suggests potential for cost overruns if not managed tightly.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was not available for competition, indicating a limited source selection. This lack of competition may have impacted price discovery and potentially led to a higher cost than if multiple vendors had bid.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being utilized for this contract. The absence of competition raises concerns about the efficiency of spending.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation of the investigations exclusion program. Supports the Executive Office of the President's mission. Potential for increased efficiency in program administration.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of competition
Fixed-price level-of-effort contract type
Long contract duration

Positive Signals

Essential program support
Dedicated contractor

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Engineering Services, a broad category. Benchmarking requires specific details on the nature of the investigations and exclusion program support provided.

Small Business Impact

The contractor, LBYD FEDERAL, LLC, is not identified as a small business in the provided data. Therefore, this contract does not appear to directly support small business goals.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight is crucial given the limited competition and fixed-price nature of the contract to ensure value for money and prevent potential cost creep.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Executive Office of the President Contracting
Executive Office of the President Programs

Risk Flags

Limited competition
Potential for cost overruns
Lack of detailed service description
Long contract duration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Executive Office of the President awarded $5.8 million to LBYD FEDERAL, LLC. 301 INVESTIGATIONS EXCLUSION PROGRAM SUPPORT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is LBYD FEDERAL, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Executive Office of the President (Executive Office of the President).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $5.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2019-08-07. End: 2024-02-04.

What specific services are included in the 'investigations exclusion program support' to justify the $5.8M cost over five years?

The provided data lacks specific details on the services rendered. Understanding the scope, deliverables, and complexity of the investigations exclusion program support is essential to assess the $5.8M expenditure. Without this, it's challenging to determine if the cost is reasonable or if there's potential for overpayment.

What were the justifications for awarding this contract on a limited/non-competitive basis?

The justification for a limited or sole-source award typically involves unique capabilities, urgent needs, or a lack of available competition. Without further information, it's unclear why this contract was not opened to a broader competitive process, which could have potentially yielded better pricing and a wider range of solutions.

How is the effectiveness of LBYD FEDERAL, LLC's support measured and ensured?

Effectiveness is typically measured through performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and regular reviews outlined in the contract. For this contract, the Executive Office of the President should have established clear benchmarks and reporting mechanisms to ensure LBYD FEDERAL, LLC is meeting program objectives and delivering value.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services

Product/Service Code: SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS, NOT R&D › SPECIAL STUDIES - NOT R and D

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT (B)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1075 S UTAH AVE STE 200, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83402

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $5,795,657

Exercised Options: $5,795,657

Current Obligation: $5,795,657

Actual Outlays: $5,795,657

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline