DHS Awards $23.5M PTOSS Contract to Eagle Harbor, LLC for Management Consulting
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $23,480,796 ($23.5M)
Contractor: Eagle Harbor, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2023-09-01
End Date: 2026-08-31
Contract Duration: 1,095 days
Daily Burn Rate: $21.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES (PTOSS)
Place of Performance
Location: MANASSAS, MANASSAS CITY County, VIRGINIA, 20110
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $23.5 million to EAGLE HARBOR, LLC for work described as: PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES (PTOSS) Key points: 1. Contract value of $23.5 million over three years. 2. Eagle Harbor, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. Risk of limited competition and potential overpricing. 4. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract is a definitive contract with a firm fixed price, which is positive. However, without available pricing data or benchmarks, it's difficult to assess if the $23.5 million award is competitive or represents good value for management consulting services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source award. This significantly limits price discovery and may lead to higher costs for taxpayers as competitive pressures are absent.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition raises concerns about whether taxpayers are receiving the best possible value for these management consulting services.
Public Impact
Citizens may see increased efficiency in Customs and Border Protection operations. Potential for improved administrative processes within DHS. Taxpayer funds are allocated to management consulting services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- Limited transparency on pricing
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed price contract
- Clear period of performance
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, technical, operational, and support services, specifically administrative management and general management consulting. Benchmarks for similar contracts in this sector are highly variable and depend on the scope and complexity of services provided.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award, as the contract was not set aside for small businesses and the awardee is not listed as a small business.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be crucial to ensure that Eagle Harbor, LLC delivers effective management consulting services as defined in the contract, justifying the $23.5 million expenditure.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition.
- Potential for inflated pricing due to lack of competition.
- No clear indication of performance metrics or value assessment.
- Small business participation not evident.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-homeland-security, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $23.5 million to EAGLE HARBOR, LLC. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES (PTOSS)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is EAGLE HARBOR, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $23.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2023-09-01. End: 2026-08-31.
What specific management consulting services are being procured, and how do they align with CBP's strategic objectives?
The contract is for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611). While the specific deliverables are not detailed here, these services typically involve advising on organizational structure, management policies, planning, and operational efficiency. The alignment with CBP's strategic objectives would require further investigation into the contract's statement of work and CBP's current priorities.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and what steps were taken to ensure fair pricing?
The justification for a sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source contracts are used when only one responsible source can provide the required supplies or services. Without this justification, it's impossible to assess the necessity of this approach. Fair pricing is also difficult to ascertain without competitive bids or available cost data.
How will the effectiveness of Eagle Harbor, LLC's consulting services be measured and evaluated by DHS?
The effectiveness of the consulting services will likely be measured through performance metrics outlined in the contract's statement of work and through regular performance reviews by the contracting officer's representative. Key performance indicators (KPIs) related to improved efficiency, cost savings, or successful implementation of recommendations would be typical evaluation methods.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2702 DENALI ST, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99503
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $23,480,796
Exercised Options: $23,480,796
Current Obligation: $23,480,796
Actual Outlays: $15,003,826
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2023-09-01
Current End Date: 2026-08-31
Potential End Date: 2026-08-31 14:39:30
Last Modified: 2025-09-04
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