State Dept Awards $9.16M Task Order to T&H Services for Charleston Regional Center Facilities Support
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $9,161,955 ($9.2M)
Contractor: T&H Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2025-03-01
End Date: 2026-08-31
Contract Duration: 548 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: T&H 2ND TASK ORDER FOR CHARLESTON REGIONAL CENTER (CRC)
Place of Performance
Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON County, SOUTH CAROLINA, 29405
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $9.2 million to T&H SERVICES, LLC for work described as: T&H 2ND TASK ORDER FOR CHARLESTON REGIONAL CENTER (CRC) Key points: 1. Significant award for facilities support services at a key regional center. 2. Competition details are unavailable, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 3. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type, providing cost certainty. 4. This award falls under facilities support services, a common government need.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value is $9.16 million over 548 days. Without comparable contract data or a clear competition strategy, assessing value for money is difficult. Benchmarking against similar facilities support contracts would be necessary.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract is listed as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION', suggesting a limited or sole-source approach. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in the government paying a premium for these services, impacting taxpayer funds negatively.
Public Impact
Ensures continued operation and maintenance of the Charleston Regional Center. Supports federal government infrastructure and personnel at the specified location. Potential for increased costs due to limited competition impacts taxpayer burden.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Limited transparency on pricing justification
Positive Signals
- Firm-fixed-price contract type
- Clear period of performance
Sector Analysis
This award is for Facilities Support Services (NAICS 561210), a sector encompassing a wide range of building operations and maintenance. Government spending in this sector is substantial, often involving long-term contracts.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation (ss: false, sb: false) was not a factor in this specific award, which could be a missed opportunity for small business engagement.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be crucial to ensure T&H Services meets performance requirements and that the pricing remains fair, especially given the limited competition. The Department of State is responsible for contract administration.
Related Government Programs
- Facilities Support Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competitive bidding
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Limited transparency on contract justification
- No stated small business participation
Tags
facilities-support-services, department-of-state, sc, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $9.2 million to T&H SERVICES, LLC. T&H 2ND TASK ORDER FOR CHARLESTON REGIONAL CENTER (CRC)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is T&H SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $9.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-03-01. End: 2026-08-31.
What is the justification for limiting competition on this significant facilities support contract?
The justification for limiting competition is not provided in the data. Typically, such limitations are based on factors like urgent needs, unique capabilities of a specific vendor, or the nature of the requirement. Without this information, it's difficult to assess if the limited competition was truly necessary or if it represents a missed opportunity for better pricing through a competitive process.
How does the $9.16 million cost compare to industry benchmarks for similar facilities support services over 548 days?
Benchmarking this contract's cost requires detailed analysis of similar government or commercial contracts for facilities support in the Charleston, SC region. Factors like the scope of services (e.g., janitorial, security, maintenance, landscaping), facility size, and specific requirements influence pricing. Without a detailed scope of work and comparable data, a precise benchmark is not possible, but the lack of competition raises concerns about potential overpayment.
What performance metrics will be used to ensure the effectiveness of T&H Services' support for the Charleston Regional Center?
Effectiveness will likely be measured through standard facilities management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as response times to maintenance requests, preventative maintenance completion rates, building system uptime, and overall facility condition assessments. The Department of State's contract officer representatives (CORs) will be responsible for monitoring performance against the contract's Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and task order requirements.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 19AQMM19R0164
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 9097 GLACIER HIGHWAY, JUNEAU, AK, 99801
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Government, HUBZone Firm, Native American Tribal Government, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Tribally Owned Firm, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,085,829
Exercised Options: $10,085,829
Current Obligation: $9,161,955
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 19AQMM19D0129
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-03-01
Current End Date: 2026-08-31
Potential End Date: 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-03
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