Commerce Awards $3.6M BPA Call for NOAA Incident Response Planning to Genwest Systems Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,589,462 ($3.6M)
Contractor: Genwest Systems Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce
Start Date: 2023-03-01
End Date: 2025-05-31
Contract Duration: 822 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: CALL ORDER 2 (CO 2): THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROVIDE INCIDENT RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS AND PLANNING
Place of Performance
Location: EDMONDS, SNOHOMISH County, WASHINGTON, 98020
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Commerce obligated $3.6 million to GENWEST SYSTEMS INC for work described as: CALL ORDER 2 (CO 2): THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROVIDE INCIDENT RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS AND PLANNING Key points: 1. Contract awarded under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call. 2. Focus on environmental consulting services for incident response preparedness. 3. Potential for future task orders under the BPA. 4. Contract duration extends to May 2025.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a Time and Materials (T&M) award, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking T&M rates for environmental consulting services is crucial for assessing value.
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 specific pricing mechanisms within the T&M structure need scrutiny to ensure fair price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The full and open competition aims to secure competitive pricing, but the T&M nature requires diligent oversight to prevent excessive taxpayer expenditure.
Public Impact
Ensures NOAA is prepared for environmental incidents. Supports critical agency functions related to environmental protection. Provides specialized consulting services for preparedness and planning.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure
- Potential for scope creep in planning services
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition
- Supports critical agency mission
Sector Analysis
Environmental consulting services fall under professional services, often characterized by specialized expertise. Benchmarks for similar incident response planning contracts are needed for a comprehensive value assessment.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in the competition or subcontracting for this specific call order.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be critical to manage the Time and Materials aspect, ensuring that the work performed aligns with the planned incident response preparedness and stays within budget expectations.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- Department of Commerce Contracting
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data
- Potential for undefined scope in planning services
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, department-of-commerce, wa, bpa-call, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Commerce awarded $3.6 million to GENWEST SYSTEMS INC. CALL ORDER 2 (CO 2): THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROVIDE INCIDENT RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS AND PLANNING
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENWEST SYSTEMS INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $3.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2023-03-01. End: 2025-05-31.
What specific deliverables are expected under this incident response preparedness and planning contract, and how will their completion be measured to ensure value for money?
The contract likely requires detailed plans, risk assessments, and training materials for environmental incident response. Value will be assessed by the comprehensiveness and actionable nature of these deliverables, ensuring they meet NOAA's specific needs and regulatory requirements for preparedness.
What are the potential risks associated with a Time and Materials contract for planning services, and what mitigation strategies are in place?
Risks include uncontrolled cost escalation and scope creep. Mitigation strategies involve establishing clear task orders with defined ceilings, regular progress reviews, and robust oversight to ensure work remains focused and efficient.
How effective is this contract in enhancing NOAA's overall resilience to environmental incidents, and what metrics will be used to gauge this effectiveness post-award?
Effectiveness will be measured by the improved readiness of NOAA personnel and systems to respond to incidents, potentially indicated by reduced response times or better outcomes during drills or actual events. Post-award evaluations and exercises will gauge the practical application of the planning.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › NATURAL RESOURCES - OTHER SVCS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 170 W DAYTON ST, EDMONDS, WA, 98020
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $3,655,122
Exercised Options: $3,655,122
Current Obligation: $3,589,462
Actual Outlays: $3,034,805
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 1305M223ANCNR0002
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2023-03-01
Current End Date: 2025-05-31
Potential End Date: 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-11
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