National Park Service Awards $19,980 Sole Source Contract to Jeff's Marine for Professional Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,981 ($20.0K)
Contractor: Jeff's Marine, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2023-12-15
End Date: 2026-12-14
Contract Duration: 1,095 days
Daily Burn Rate: $18/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: THIS IS A NOTICE OF AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTENDS TO SOLICIT A QUOTE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JEFF'S MARINE, LLC - 1215 WINTER ST., SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN 54880. JEFF'
Place of Performance
Location: HOUGHTON, HOUGHTON County, MICHIGAN, 49931
State: Michigan Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $19,980.65 to JEFF'S MARINE, LLC for work described as: THIS IS A NOTICE OF AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTENDS TO SOLICIT A QUOTE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JEFF'S MARINE, LLC - 1215 WINTER ST., SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN 54880. JEFF' Key points: 1. Sole source award indicates limited competition. 2. Contract value is relatively small. 3. Risk of overpayment due to lack of competition. 4. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $19,980.65 is modest. Without competitive bidding, it's difficult to assess if this price is optimal compared to similar services from other providers.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was awarded sole-source, meaning only one vendor, Jeff's Marine, LLC, was solicited. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs than if multiple vendors had competed.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds may not have been used as efficiently as possible due to the absence of a competitive bidding process.
Public Impact
National Park Service continues operations with specialized services. Potential for higher costs for taxpayers due to sole-source award. Limited transparency on the necessity of a sole-source approach. Small business impact is minimal as the awardee is not identified as an SMB.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole Source Award
- Lack of Competition
- Potential for Overpricing
Positive Signals
- Clear contract duration
- Fixed Price Contract
Sector Analysis
The 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' sector is broad. Benchmarking is difficult without knowing the specific nature of the services provided by Jeff's Marine, LLC.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that Jeff's Marine, LLC is not a small business. Therefore, this award does not directly support small business contracting goals.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants oversight to ensure the justification for not competing the contract is sound and that the pricing is fair.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- National Park Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole Source Justification
- Price Reasonableness
- Performance Monitoring
- Potential for Vendor Lock-in
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-the-interior, mi, purchase-order, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $19,980.65 to JEFF'S MARINE, LLC. THIS IS A NOTICE OF AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTENDS TO SOLICIT A QUOTE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JEFF'S MARINE, LLC - 1215 WINTER ST., SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN 54880. JEFF'
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is JEFF'S MARINE, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (National Park Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19,980.65.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2023-12-15. End: 2026-12-14.
What specific professional, scientific, or technical services are being procured from Jeff's Marine, LLC, and why are they essential to the National Park Service's mission?
The specific services are not detailed in the award notice, falling under the broad category of 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.' Understanding the exact nature of these services is crucial to assessing their necessity for the National Park Service's operations and mission fulfillment, especially given the sole-source award.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and what steps were taken to ensure the price is fair and reasonable?
The justification for the sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, agencies must document reasons such as unique capabilities or urgent needs. Without this documentation, it's impossible to verify the necessity of foregoing competition and to confirm that the $19,980.65 price was rigorously assessed against market rates.
How does the National Park Service ensure effective performance and accountability from vendors awarded contracts without competitive bidding?
Effective performance and accountability are typically managed through clear contract terms, performance metrics, and regular monitoring. For sole-source contracts, the agency's internal oversight mechanisms are critical to ensure the vendor meets all obligations and delivers the required services satisfactorily, despite the lack of a competitive baseline.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: QUALITY CONTROL, TEST, INSPECTION › INSPECTION SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 140P6424Q0002
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1215 WINTER ST, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,981
Exercised Options: $19,981
Current Obligation: $19,981
Actual Outlays: $11,676
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Timeline
Start Date: 2023-12-15
Current End Date: 2026-12-14
Potential End Date: 2028-12-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-10
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