Interior's National Park Service Spends $15,860 on Custodial Supplies via BPA Call
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,860 ($15.9K)
Contractor: Document Imaging Dimensions Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2026-04-08
End Date: 2026-05-08
Contract Duration: 30 days
Daily Burn Rate: $529/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: GLCA PURCHASE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
Place of Performance
Location: BATAVIA, KANE County, ILLINOIS, 60510
State: Illinois Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $15,859.65 to DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSIONS INC. for work described as: GLCA PURCHASE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES Key points: 1. Spending is concentrated with a single vendor, Document Imaging Dimensions Inc. 2. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type, offering cost predictability. 3. The contract duration is short (30 days), suggesting a need for immediate supplies. 4. The PSC code is missing, hindering detailed category analysis.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount of $15,859.65 for custodial supplies is relatively small. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without a specific PSC code and detailed itemization.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. However, the award mechanism is a BPA Call, which may limit the number of bidders actively competing for each call.
Taxpayer Impact: The relatively low spending amount suggests a minimal direct taxpayer impact from this specific contract.
Public Impact
Ensures essential custodial supplies are available for National Park Service operations. Supports the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities managed by the NPS. The short duration implies a need for ongoing, regular procurement of these supplies.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific PSC code
- Short contract duration
- Limited competition visibility within BPA call
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Firm Fixed Price contract type
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the manufacturing of soap and other detergents. The spending benchmark for this sector can vary widely based on the scale of operations and specific product types procured.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were excluded or simply did not bid.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service. Oversight would involve ensuring the vendor meets delivery schedules and product quality standards as per the BPA call.
Related Government Programs
- Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- National Park Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed Product Service Code (PSC)
- Short contract duration may indicate reactive procurement
- Potential for limited competition within BPA call mechanism
- No small business participation noted
Tags
soap-and-other-detergent-manufacturing, department-of-the-interior, il, bpa-call, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $15,859.65 to DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSIONS INC.. GLCA PURCHASE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSIONS INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (National Park Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15,859.65.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-04-08. End: 2026-05-08.
What is the typical annual spending on custodial supplies for the National Park Service, and how does this BPA call fit into the overall procurement strategy?
Determining the typical annual spending requires aggregating data across multiple contracts and fiscal years. This BPA call appears to be a tactical procurement for immediate needs rather than a strategic, long-term contract. Understanding the NPS's broader custodial supply strategy would involve examining the total value and duration of all related contracts.
What are the specific risks associated with a short-duration BPA call for essential supplies, and how are they mitigated?
Risks include potential supply chain disruptions if the vendor fails to deliver, and the possibility of paying a premium due to the urgency. Mitigation strategies might involve pre-qualifying multiple vendors for BPA calls, maintaining safety stock, and having contingency plans for alternative suppliers.
How effective is the 'full and open competition' method when utilized through a BPA call for a specific product category like custodial supplies?
While 'full and open competition' is the stated method, its effectiveness within a BPA call can be limited. It ensures initial broad solicitation, but individual calls might see less robust competition if vendors are not actively monitoring or if the call's parameters are too narrow. True effectiveness hinges on the number of responsive bids received for each call.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing › Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: CLEANING EQPT AND SUPPLIES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 205 BEAVER ST, YORKVILLE, IL, 60560
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $15,860
Exercised Options: $15,860
Current Obligation: $15,860
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QSSC24A001H
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-04-08
Current End Date: 2026-05-08
Potential End Date: 2026-05-08 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-08
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