BLM awards $2.7M for Wildland Fire Incident Performance and Training Modernization BPA Call to ICF Incorporated
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $2,705,061 ($2.7M)
Contractor: ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2025-09-22
End Date: 2027-05-12
Contract Duration: 597 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: BLM/NWCG WILDLAND FIRE INCIDENT PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING MODERNIZATION (IPTM) BPA- ORDER FOR SERVICES SUPPORTING 5 INCIDENT POSITIONS
Place of Performance
Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20190
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $2.7 million to ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. for work described as: BLM/NWCG WILDLAND FIRE INCIDENT PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING MODERNIZATION (IPTM) BPA- ORDER FOR SERVICES SUPPORTING 5 INCIDENT POSITIONS Key points: 1. Contract awarded via BPA Call under Full and Open Competition. 2. Focuses on administrative management and general management consulting services. 3. Supports 5 incident positions for wildland fire management. 4. Contract duration is 597 days, ending May 2027.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The award amount of $2.7M for a 597-day BPA Call appears reasonable for specialized consulting services supporting critical incident management roles. Benchmarking against similar government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) or agency-specific BPA calls for management consulting would provide further context.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under Full and Open Competition via a BPA Call, indicating a competitive process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value is obtained for the services rendered.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process is expected to yield value for taxpayers by securing necessary services at a fair price.
Public Impact
Enhances critical wildland fire incident management capabilities. Supports training modernization efforts for fire personnel. Aims to improve operational efficiency during fire events. Ensures continuity of essential support functions for fire response.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for scope creep in consulting services.
- Reliance on a single contractor for critical support roles.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Supports critical national infrastructure (wildland fire management).
- Clear performance period defined.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the administrative management and general management consulting services sector. Spending in this sector often supports agency operations, strategic planning, and program management. Benchmarks for similar consulting services can vary widely based on specialization and duration.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was solicited or achieved through subcontracting.
Oversight & Accountability
The use of a BPA Call suggests that a broader contract vehicle was already established, potentially with oversight. However, the specific oversight mechanisms for this individual order, especially concerning performance and cost control, would require further review.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- Bureau of Land Management Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials contract type.
- No small business award noted.
- Potential for undefined scope creep.
- Reliance on contractor for critical incident support.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-the-interior, va, bpa-call, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $2.7 million to ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C.. BLM/NWCG WILDLAND FIRE INCIDENT PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING MODERNIZATION (IPTM) BPA- ORDER FOR SERVICES SUPPORTING 5 INCIDENT POSITIONS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $2.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-09-22. End: 2027-05-12.
What specific performance metrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the 5 incident positions supported by this contract?
Effectiveness will likely be measured by the successful execution of duties by the 5 incident support positions, contributing to improved wildland fire incident management and training modernization. Key performance indicators (KPIs) could include response time improvements, enhanced data accuracy, successful training delivery, and overall contribution to incident command efficiency. The contract's success hinges on ICF's ability to provide qualified personnel who meet these performance expectations.
What are the potential risks associated with relying on a Time and Materials contract for these critical support services?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts can pose a risk of cost overruns if not closely monitored, as they do not have a fixed ceiling. For critical support services, this could lead to increased taxpayer burden if contractor hours or material costs escalate unexpectedly. Effective oversight, detailed task orders, and robust reporting mechanisms are crucial to mitigate these risks and ensure the contractor remains focused on efficient service delivery.
How will the success of the training modernization aspect of this contract be measured and verified?
The success of training modernization will be measured by tangible improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of wildland fire training programs. This could involve metrics such as reduced training times, improved knowledge retention rates among trainees, successful implementation of new training technologies or methodologies, and positive feedback from participants and trainers. Verification would involve regular progress reports, pilot program evaluations, and final assessments against defined modernization objectives.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: EDUCATION AND TRAINING › EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
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
Parent Company: ICF International, Inc.
Address: 1902 RESTON METRO PLAZA, RESTON, VA, 20190
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $2,705,061
Exercised Options: $2,705,061
Current Obligation: $2,705,061
Actual Outlays: $54,006
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 1
Total Subaward Amount: $877,459
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 140L0623A0006
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-09-22
Current End Date: 2027-05-12
Potential End Date: 2027-05-12 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-03
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