DOE Awards $25.2M for Defense Program Communications Support to TechSource, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $25,259,224 ($25.3M)
Contractor: Techsource, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2021-03-27
End Date: 2025-12-16
Contract Duration: 1,725 days
Daily Burn Rate: $14.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: LIAISON, TECHNICAL, PROGRAM, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS (NA-10)
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20585
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $25.3 million to TECHSOURCE, LLC for work described as: LIAISON, TECHNICAL, PROGRAM, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS (NA-10) Key points: 1. Contract awarded via full and open competition, suggesting market availability of services. 2. TechSource, LLC, a single awardee, will provide critical support to the Office of the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs. 3. The contract spans over four years, indicating a long-term need for these specialized communication services. 4. The Engineering Services sector (NAICS 541330) is broad; specific benchmarks for this niche are needed.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $25.2M over approximately 4 years is moderate. Without specific per-unit cost data or comparison to similar niche communication support contracts within the defense program sphere, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, as a single delivery order, the specific price discovery mechanisms and negotiation outcomes are not detailed.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is positive for taxpayer value. The final price reflects market competition for these specialized services.
Public Impact
Ensures continuity of essential communication services for a key defense program office within the Department of Energy. Supports strategic messaging and program outreach critical to national defense initiatives. Provides specialized technical, program, and strategic communication expertise to a high-level government office.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown for specific services.
- Potential for scope creep in long-term 'strategic communications' contracts.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics and quality assurance.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Long-term contract provides stability for critical support functions.
- Supports a vital national defense program.
Sector Analysis
The Department of Energy's Defense Programs office requires specialized communication support. Benchmarking against similar contracts for technical, program, and strategic communications within government defense sectors would provide better context for the $25.2M award value.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates the awardee is TechSource, LLC and that small business participation was not a factor (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were pursued or available.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Energy. Oversight will likely involve program managers within the Office of the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs ensuring deliverables meet requirements and budget adherence.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown.
- Absence of specific performance metrics.
- Time and Materials contract type can pose cost control challenges.
- Limited information on specific deliverables.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-energy, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $25.3 million to TECHSOURCE, LLC. LIAISON, TECHNICAL, PROGRAM, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS (NA-10)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TECHSOURCE, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $25.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2021-03-27. End: 2025-12-16.
What specific communication deliverables are expected under this contract, and how are they priced?
The contract specifies 'LIAISON, TECHNICAL, PROGRAM, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES'. While the total value is $25.2M, the data lacks a breakdown of specific deliverables or how the Time and Materials pricing model translates to unit costs for distinct services like technical writing, media relations, or strategic planning.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will performance be measured?
The provided data does not include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or details on the performance measurement framework. Effective oversight requires clearly defined metrics to assess the quality, timeliness, and impact of the communication support services provided by TechSource, LLC.
How does the cost of these communication services compare to similar contracts within the federal government, particularly for defense programs?
Benchmarking is challenging without more granular data. The $25.2M contract value over ~4 years suggests an average annual spend of ~$6.3M. Comparing this to other federal contracts for technical and strategic communications support, especially within defense-related agencies, is necessary to determine if this represents a competitive market rate.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 89233121QNA000174
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1475 CENTRAL AVE, LOS ALAMOS, NM, 87544
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $28,001,053
Exercised Options: $28,001,053
Current Obligation: $25,259,224
Actual Outlays: $23,880,356
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 4
Total Subaward Amount: $5,068,705
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00F003DA
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2021-03-27
Current End Date: 2025-12-16
Potential End Date: 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-27
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