Commerce Awards $5.76M for NOAA Support Services to Centuria Corp
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $5,759,729 ($5.8M)
Contractor: Centuria Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce
Start Date: 2025-07-14
End Date: 2026-03-31
Contract Duration: 260 days
Daily Burn Rate: $22.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: BASE SUSTAINING SUPPORT SERVICES IN WORK AREAS 1 - 7; RECURRING SPECIAL PROJECT (RSP) 1 HOTLINE SUPPORT SERVICES; RSP 3 NWSTC INSTRUCTOR; AND RSP 4 CONSOLIDATED SUPPORT SERVICES. OR-25-00964 APPROVAL RECEIVEDF 05/12/2025.
Place of Performance
Location: NORMAN, CLEVELAND County, OKLAHOMA, 73069
State: Oklahoma Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Commerce obligated $5.8 million to CENTURIA CORPORATION for work described as: BASE SUSTAINING SUPPORT SERVICES IN WORK AREAS 1 - 7; RECURRING SPECIAL PROJECT (RSP) 1 HOTLINE SUPPORT SERVICES; RSP 3 NWSTC INSTRUCTOR; AND RSP 4 CONSOLIDATED SUPPORT SERVICES. OR-25-00964 APPROVAL RECEIVEDF 05/12/2025. Key points: 1. Contract covers essential sustaining support and special project services for NOAA. 2. Centuria Corporation is the awardee for this delivery order. 3. The contract is valued at $5.76 million over its period of performance. 4. Services span engineering and technical support across multiple work areas.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $5.76 million appears reasonable for 260 days of comprehensive support services. Benchmarking against similar NOAA contracts for engineering and technical support would provide a more definitive assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition after exclusion of sources, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process aims to secure services at a fair and reasonable price, maximizing taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Ensures continued operational support for critical NOAA functions. Supports specialized projects like hotline services and instructor roles. Maintains essential engineering and consolidated support services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Clear definition of services required.
- Defined period of performance.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector (NAICS 541330). Spending in this sector is substantial across government, supporting a wide range of technical and design requirements.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-asides were considered or if opportunities were missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was approved on 05/12/2025, suggesting a review process was followed. Oversight will be crucial to ensure performance aligns with the contract's scope and objectives.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Commerce Contracting
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns with Time and Materials contract type.
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- No indication of small business participation.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-commerce, ok, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Commerce awarded $5.8 million to CENTURIA CORPORATION. BASE SUSTAINING SUPPORT SERVICES IN WORK AREAS 1 - 7; RECURRING SPECIAL PROJECT (RSP) 1 HOTLINE SUPPORT SERVICES; RSP 3 NWSTC INSTRUCTOR; AND RSP 4 CONSOLIDATED SUPPORT SERVICES. OR-25-00964 APPROVAL RECEIVEDF 05/12/2025.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CENTURIA CORPORATION.
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 $5.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-07-14. End: 2026-03-31.
What specific metrics will be used to evaluate the performance of Centuria Corporation's support services?
Performance evaluation will likely involve metrics tied to service level agreements (SLAs), response times for hotline support, instructor effectiveness ratings, and the successful completion of consolidated support tasks. The contracting officer's representative (COR) will monitor adherence to these metrics throughout the contract period.
Are there any potential risks associated with the 'time and materials' contract type for these services?
Time and materials contracts can pose a risk of cost overruns if not closely monitored, as costs are directly tied to labor hours and material expenses. Effective oversight is crucial to manage scope creep and ensure efficient resource utilization by Centuria Corporation.
How does the scope of 'BASE SUSTAINING SUPPORT SERVICES' align with NOAA's current strategic priorities?
The base sustaining support services are fundamental to NOAA's ongoing operations, ensuring the continuity of essential functions. Alignment with strategic priorities would depend on how these services directly contribute to NOAA's mission objectives, such as weather forecasting, climate research, or oceanic monitoring.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1851 ALEXANDER BELL DR STE 440, RESTON, VA, 20191
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $5,759,729
Exercised Options: $5,759,729
Current Obligation: $5,759,729
Actual Outlays: $4,342,925
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 1305M320DNWWG0055
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-07-14
Current End Date: 2026-03-31
Potential End Date: 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-13
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