NIH Extends Facilities Support Services Contract by 9 Months for $1.2M with Akima Facilities Operations LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $8,622,833 ($8.6M)
Contractor: Akima Facilities Operations LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2025-09-30
End Date: 2026-06-30
Contract Duration: 273 days
Daily Burn Rate: $31.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: THE REASON FOR THIS TASK ORDER IS TO: 1. EXTEND SERVICES FOR NINE (9) MONTHS CHANGING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026. 2. PROVIDE ONE MONTH OF FUNDING OCTOBER 2025 - OCTOBER 31 2025, INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $1,235,04
Place of Performance
Location: BETHESDA, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20892
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $8.6 million to AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC for work described as: THE REASON FOR THIS TASK ORDER IS TO: 1. EXTEND SERVICES FOR NINE (9) MONTHS CHANGING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026. 2. PROVIDE ONE MONTH OF FUNDING OCTOBER 2025 - OCTOBER 31 2025, INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $1,235,04 Key points: 1. Contract extension adds 9 months to the period of performance. 2. Funding increase of $1,235,040 for the extension period. 3. Services are for Facilities Support, classified under NAICS 561210. 4. The contract was not competed, raising potential value concerns.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value for this extension is $1,235,040. Without knowing the original contract value and the total value after this modification, it's difficult to assess if the pricing is competitive. The firm fixed-price structure provides some cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This task order was not competed, indicating a sole-source or limited competition award. This lack of competition may have limited price discovery and potentially led to a higher cost for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this extension could mean taxpayers are not receiving the best possible price due to the absence of competitive bidding.
Public Impact
Continued provision of essential facilities support services to NIH. Potential for increased costs to taxpayers due to non-competitive award. Ensures operational continuity for NIH facilities during the extension period.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpayment due to sole-source award
Positive Signals
- Ensures continuity of essential services
- Firm fixed-price contract type
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Facilities Support Services sector, which is crucial for the operational efficiency of government agencies like the National Institutes of Health. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on the size and complexity of the facilities managed.
Small Business Impact
Information on whether small businesses were subcontracted is not provided in the data. The primary awardee, Akima Facilities Operations LLC, is not explicitly identified as a small business in this data.
Oversight & Accountability
The data indicates a modification to an existing contract. Oversight would involve reviewing the justification for the sole-source extension and ensuring the pricing is fair and reasonable, especially given the lack of competition.
Related Government Programs
- Facilities Support Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- National Institutes of Health Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competitive pricing.
- Potential for cost overruns without competitive pressure.
- Limited transparency on justification for non-competition.
- Unknown impact on small business participation.
Tags
facilities-support-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, md, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $8.6 million to AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC. THE REASON FOR THIS TASK ORDER IS TO: 1. EXTEND SERVICES FOR NINE (9) MONTHS CHANGING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026. 2. PROVIDE ONE MONTH OF FUNDING OCTOBER 2025 - OCTOBER 31 2025, INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $1,235,04
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $8.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-09-30. End: 2026-06-30.
What was the original contract's value and competition strategy?
The provided data does not specify the original contract's value or its initial competition strategy. It only states that this specific task order modification was 'NOT COMPETED'. Understanding the history of this contract is crucial for a comprehensive value assessment and to determine if competitive opportunities were missed previously.
What is the justification for the sole-source extension?
The justification for this sole-source extension is not detailed in the provided data. Typically, agencies must provide a justification, such as urgent need, lack of available sources, or follow-on work from a previous competitive effort. Without this, it's difficult to assess the necessity and reasonableness of the non-competitive award.
How does the per-unit cost of these services compare to similar contracts?
A per-unit cost benchmark cannot be determined from the provided data. Key metrics like the number of staff, square footage managed, or specific services rendered per unit are missing. To establish a benchmark, detailed service breakdowns and pricing structures from comparable NIH or other federal facilities support contracts would be required.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Facilities Support Services › Facilities Support Services
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2553 DULLES VIEW AVE STE 700, HERNDON, VA, 20171
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: $8,622,833
Exercised Options: $8,622,833
Current Obligation: $8,622,833
Actual Outlays: $9,825
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 75N98023D00048
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-09-30
Current End Date: 2026-06-30
Potential End Date: 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-27
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