GSA awards $39M contract for Computer Systems Design Services to Lakeview Center Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $38,993,099 ($39.0M)

Contractor: Lakeview Center Inc

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2018-07-13

End Date: 2019-07-12

Contract Duration: 364 days

Daily Burn Rate: $107.1K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: BASELINE SWD ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS TO 81

Place of Performance

Location: SEASIDE, MONTEREY County, CALIFORNIA, 93955

State: California Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $39.0 million to LAKEVIEW CENTER INC for work described as: BASELINE SWD ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS TO 81 Key points: 1. Contract value of $38.99M for a 1-year term. 2. Services fall under Computer Systems Design, a broad IT sector. 3. Awarded as a delivery order, indicating it's part of a larger contract. 4. No small business set-aside noted.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $38.99M for a 1-year duration appears reasonable for IT services. However, without specific deliverables or a comparison to similar task orders under a potential larger IDIQ, a precise pricing assessment is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was not available for competition, suggesting it was likely awarded under an existing contract vehicle with limited competition. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs compared to an open competition.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for this contract. The lack of competition may result in a less optimal price, impacting the overall value for taxpayers.

Public Impact

Ensures continued IT support for federal agencies. Potential for higher costs due to limited competition. Impact on agencies relying on these specific computer systems design services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Information Technology sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. Spending in this area is substantial across government, with benchmarks varying widely based on service complexity and duration.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses. This means larger businesses or specific socio-economic categories were not prioritized, potentially limiting opportunities for small businesses in this procurement.

Oversight & Accountability

As a delivery order, oversight would typically be managed by the contracting officer of the parent contract. The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for the overall contract vehicle management.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

computer-systems-design-services, general-services-administration, ca, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $39.0 million to LAKEVIEW CENTER INC. BASELINE SWD ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS TO 81

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is LAKEVIEW CENTER INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $39.0 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2018-07-13. End: 2019-07-12.

What specific computer systems design services are being provided under this contract, and how do they align with agency needs?

The provided data lacks specifics on the exact computer systems design services. These could range from software development and system integration to network design and IT consulting. Understanding the precise nature of these services is crucial to assess their alignment with the agency's operational requirements and to determine if the $39M expenditure is justified for the value delivered.

What is the justification for awarding this contract on a limited competition basis, and what was the process for ensuring a fair and reasonable price?

The justification for limited competition is not detailed in the provided data. Typically, this occurs when a contract is awarded under an existing IDIQ or when specific circumstances limit the pool of eligible contractors. A fair and reasonable price is usually determined through market research, comparison to similar contracts, or negotiation, but the effectiveness of this process is obscured without further documentation.

How effectively are these computer systems design services contributing to the agency's mission and overall IT infrastructure?

Assessing the effectiveness requires performance metrics and user feedback, which are not available. The $39M investment suggests a significant role in the agency's IT strategy. Without data on project completion, system performance improvements, or user satisfaction, it's impossible to definitively gauge the effectiveness of these services in supporting the agency's mission.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesComputer Systems Design and Related ServicesComputer Systems Design Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Solicitation ID: ID03180036

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Escambia County School District (UEI: 808973353)

Address: 1221 W LAKEVIEW AVE, PENSACOLA, FL, 32501

Business Categories: AbilityOne Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $39,403,009

Exercised Options: $38,993,099

Current Obligation: $38,993,099

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: H9821013D0003

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2018-07-13

Current End Date: 2019-07-12

Potential End Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2019-12-12

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