EPA Awards $21.1M Fixed-Price Task Order to Weston Solutions for Core Readiness Team Support
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $21,137,261 ($21.1M)
Contractor: Weston Solutions Inc
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2020-07-01
End Date: 2025-06-30
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT 68HE0120D0001, B.3 CORE READINESS TEAM (CRT) FIXED PRICED TASK ORDER, DELIVERY ORDER # 68HE0120F0027 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO SUPPORT THE START CRT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY A TEAM OF PROFICIENT LEVEL A TRAINED AND EXPERIEN
Place of Performance
Location: BOSTON, SUFFOLK County, MASSACHUSETTS, 02109
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $21.1 million to WESTON SOLUTIONS INC for work described as: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT 68HE0120D0001, B.3 CORE READINESS TEAM (CRT) FIXED PRICED TASK ORDER, DELIVERY ORDER # 68HE0120F0027 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO SUPPORT THE START CRT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY A TEAM OF PROFICIENT LEVEL A TRAINED AND EXPERIEN Key points: 1. The contract is a firm fixed-price delivery order for environmental consulting services. 2. Weston Solutions Inc. is the contractor, with the Environmental Protection Agency as the agency. 3. The task order falls under contract 68HE0120D0001 and is for a duration of 5 years. 4. This award is for supporting the START CRT, indicating a focus on environmental response readiness.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The $21.1M award is a firm fixed-price delivery order, which helps control costs. Benchmarking against similar environmental consulting contracts would provide further insight into its value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process that likely resulted in a fair price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The firm fixed-price nature of the contract provides cost certainty for taxpayers, minimizing the risk of cost overruns.
Public Impact
Supports environmental readiness and response capabilities of the EPA. Ensures a proficient team is available for critical environmental tasks. Long-term contract (5 years) provides stability for program execution. Awarded through a competitive process, suggesting potential value for taxpayer funds.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics in the provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in long-term environmental consulting contracts.
- Reliance on a single contractor for a critical support function.
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed-price contract limits cost uncertainty.
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Long contract duration ensures continuity of services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Environmental Consulting Services sector (NAICS 541620). Spending in this sector is driven by regulatory compliance, site remediation, and environmental impact assessments, often involving long-term projects.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that 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 a requirement or opportunity within this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The firm fixed-price structure provides a degree of oversight by capping costs. However, ongoing monitoring of performance and deliverables will be crucial to ensure effective use of funds.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for scope creep over the 5-year duration.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics in the provided summary.
- Contract awarded to a large business, not a small business.
- Reliance on a single contractor for critical support functions.
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, environmental-protection-agency, ma, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $21.1 million to WESTON SOLUTIONS INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT 68HE0120D0001, B.3 CORE READINESS TEAM (CRT) FIXED PRICED TASK ORDER, DELIVERY ORDER # 68HE0120F0027 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO SUPPORT THE START CRT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY A TEAM OF PROFICIENT LEVEL A TRAINED AND EXPERIEN
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is WESTON SOLUTIONS INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $21.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2020-07-01. End: 2025-06-30.
What specific environmental readiness tasks will the Core Readiness Team (CRT) perform under this contract?
The provided data indicates the task order is to support the START CRT, which typically involves rapid response to environmental emergencies, site assessments, and remediation planning. Specific tasks would likely include technical support, data analysis, and coordination during environmental incidents or planned operations requiring specialized environmental expertise.
How does the $21.1M cost compare to similar environmental consulting contracts for readiness support?
Without specific benchmarks for comparable 'Core Readiness Team' or 'START CRT' support contracts, a direct cost comparison is difficult. However, the firm fixed-price nature suggests cost control. A deeper analysis would involve comparing the per-year cost and scope of services against other EPA or similar agency contracts for environmental emergency response and preparedness.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the 'proficient level A trained' personnel to ensure effectiveness?
The data mentions 'proficient level A trained' personnel but does not detail specific KPIs. Effective oversight would require clearly defined metrics related to response times, quality of assessments, successful coordination with other agencies, and adherence to project timelines and deliverables. These KPIs should be contractually defined and regularly monitored.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › NATURAL RESOURCES - OTHER SVCS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Weston Solutions Holdings Inc
Address: 1400 WESTON WAY, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $21,425,155
Exercised Options: $21,425,155
Current Obligation: $21,137,261
Actual Outlays: $16,612,938
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 1
Total Subaward Amount: $106,400
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68HE0120D0001
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2020-07-01
Current End Date: 2025-06-30
Potential End Date: 2025-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-01-27
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