EPA awards $10.2M for Environmental Services Assistance, including analytical support
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,233,895 ($10.2M)
Contractor: ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Start Date: 2021-06-22
End Date: 2026-08-17
Contract Duration: 1,882 days
Daily Burn Rate: $5.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: DUNS NUMBER: 072648579 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE TEAM (ESAT) REGION 9, ANALYTICAL & QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT. ICF CONTRACT #68HE0121D0002, TASK ORDER #68HE0921F0058 BASE PERIOD (YEAR 1, POP 6/22/2021 - 5/31/2022).
Place of Performance
Location: RICHMOND, CONTRA COSTA County, CALIFORNIA, 94804
Plain-Language Summary
Environmental Protection Agency obligated $10.2 million to ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. for work described as: DUNS NUMBER: 072648579 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE TEAM (ESAT) REGION 9, ANALYTICAL & QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT. ICF CONTRACT #68HE0121D0002, TASK ORDER #68HE0921F0058 BASE PERIOD (YEAR 1, POP 6/22/2021 - 5/31/2022). Key points: 1. The contract focuses on analytical and quality assurance support for EPA Region 9. 2. ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. is the primary contractor, awarded under full and open competition. 3. The contract duration extends to August 2026, with a base period ending May 2022. 4. This spending falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $10.2M for the base period appears reasonable for specialized analytical and quality assurance services. Benchmarking against similar EPA contracts for environmental consulting and testing would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. This method generally leads to more competitive pricing by allowing multiple qualified vendors to bid.
Taxpayer Impact: Competitive bidding in this instance likely ensures taxpayer funds are used efficiently for essential environmental services.
Public Impact
Ensures continued environmental monitoring and data integrity for EPA Region 9. Supports regulatory compliance and public health through quality assurance of environmental data. Provides critical scientific expertise for complex environmental challenges in California and surrounding areas.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Clear agency and service scope
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically testing laboratories and services. Spending in this sector is crucial for regulatory oversight and environmental protection.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates that small business participation was not a stated factor (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were made available to small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its own regional needs, suggesting direct oversight. The use of a task order under a larger contract vehicle allows for focused management of specific services.
Related Government Programs
- Testing Laboratories and Services
- Environmental Protection Agency Contracting
- Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of small business participation noted.
- Potential for cost creep in Time and Materials contract type if not closely managed.
- Base period value provided, but total contract value with options is not immediately clear.
Tags
testing-laboratories-and-services, environmental-protection-agency, ca, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded $10.2 million to ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C.. DUNS NUMBER: 072648579 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE TEAM (ESAT) REGION 9, ANALYTICAL & QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT. ICF CONTRACT #68HE0121D0002, TASK ORDER #68HE0921F0058 BASE PERIOD (YEAR 1, POP 6/22/2021 - 5/31/2022).
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2021-06-22. End: 2026-08-17.
What is the total potential value of the contract, including all option periods?
The provided data specifies the base period value of $10,233,894.75 for the period June 22, 2021, to May 31, 2022. The contract end date is August 17, 2026, indicating multiple option periods. To determine the total potential value, one would need to sum the value of the base period and all exercised option periods, as well as any remaining unexercised option periods if their value is specified in the contract.
How does the per-unit cost for specific analytical services compare to industry benchmarks?
The provided data does not include specific per-unit costs for analytical services, only the total contract value for the base period. To assess this, a detailed breakdown of the services rendered and their associated costs would be required. This information would then need to be compared against established industry benchmarks for similar environmental testing and laboratory services.
What is the agency's process for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the services provided by ICF?
The contract explicitly includes 'ANALYTICAL & QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT,' indicating a focus on service quality. The EPA, as the contracting and funding agency, would typically have quality assurance surveillance plans (QASPs) and performance metrics in place. Regular reviews, data validation, and performance evaluations of ICF's work would be standard procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Testing Laboratories and Services
Product/Service Code: SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS, NOT R&D › SPECIAL STUDIES - NOT R and D
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: ICF International, Inc.
Address: 9300 LEE HWY, FAIRFAX, VA, 22031
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $11,130,036
Exercised Options: $11,130,036
Current Obligation: $10,233,895
Actual Outlays: $9,054,268
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 7
Total Subaward Amount: $684,180
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 68HE0121D0002
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2021-06-22
Current End Date: 2026-08-17
Potential End Date: 2026-08-17 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-26
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