DOT Awards $367K for Cape Washington Repairs to Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $367,374 ($367.4K)

Contractor: Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation

Start Date: 2024-08-19

End Date: 2024-09-30

Contract Duration: 42 days

Daily Burn Rate: $8.7K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST NO FEE

Sector: Transportation

Official Description: CAPE WASHINGTON FY24 REPAIRS A PSH-WAS24-1005A ISSUED TO FUND SERVICE REPAIR ITEMS ONBOARD THE CAPE WASHINGTON

Place of Performance

Location: BALTIMORE, BALTIMORE CITY County, MARYLAND, 21230

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Transportation obligated $367,374.33 to PASHA HAWAII HOLDINGS LLC for work described as: CAPE WASHINGTON FY24 REPAIRS A PSH-WAS24-1005A ISSUED TO FUND SERVICE REPAIR ITEMS ONBOARD THE CAPE WASHINGTON Key points: 1. Spending focuses on essential service repairs for the Cape Washington vessel. 2. Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLC is the sole awardee, indicating limited competition. 3. The contract type is Cost No Fee, which can pose cost control risks. 4. The sector is Deep Sea Freight Transportation, a critical component of maritime commerce.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract is a Cost No Fee type, which offers less price certainty than fixed-price contracts. Benchmarking is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

This contract was not competed, suggesting a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in higher than necessary spending for vessel repairs.

Public Impact

Ensures operational readiness of a key maritime asset. Supports the ongoing operations of the U.S. merchant marine fleet. Potential for increased costs due to non-competitive award.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of competition
Cost-plus contract type
Limited transparency on repair details

Positive Signals

Addresses critical repair needs
Supports maritime transportation infrastructure

Sector Analysis

This award falls within the Deep Sea Freight Transportation sector, which is vital for national supply chains. Spending benchmarks for vessel repair can vary significantly based on vessel type and scope of work.

Small Business Impact

The awardee, Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLC, is not identified as a small business. There is no indication that small businesses were solicited or subcontracted for this repair work.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight is needed to ensure the repairs are necessary, cost-effective, and completed to standard, especially given the sole-source nature of the award.

Related Government Programs

Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Department of Transportation Contracting
Maritime Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Sole-source award
Cost No Fee contract type
Potential for inflated costs
Lack of transparency on repair scope

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Transportation awarded $367,374.33 to PASHA HAWAII HOLDINGS LLC. CAPE WASHINGTON FY24 REPAIRS A PSH-WAS24-1005A ISSUED TO FUND SERVICE REPAIR ITEMS ONBOARD THE CAPE WASHINGTON

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is PASHA HAWAII HOLDINGS LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $367,374.33.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2024-08-19. End: 2024-09-30.

What is the justification for not competing this repair contract?

The justification for not competing this contract is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source awards are made when only one responsible source can provide the required supplies or services. Further investigation would be needed to understand the specific circumstances leading to this non-competitive award and if it truly represents the best value for the government.

How does the Cost No Fee structure impact potential cost overruns?

A Cost No Fee (CNF) contract means the government pays the contractor's allowable costs but provides no fee or profit. While this can reduce the contractor's incentive to inflate costs, it shifts the risk of cost overruns entirely to the government. The government must have robust oversight to ensure costs are reasonable and allocable.

What is the potential impact on future vessel maintenance costs?

The lack of competition on this repair contract could set a precedent for future sole-source awards for similar services, potentially leading to consistently higher costs for the Maritime Administration. Establishing a competitive bidding process for routine maintenance could yield better pricing and encourage market competition.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Transportation and Warehousing › Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation › Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Product/Service Code: OPERATION OF GOVT OWNED FACILITY › OPERATE GOVT OWNED BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST NO FEE (S)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 745 FORT ST STE 315, HONOLULU, HI, 96813

Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $367,374

Exercised Options: $367,374

Current Obligation: $367,374

Actual Outlays: $361,021

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 693JF720G000003

IDV Type: BOA

Timeline