DOE's $35.3M Environment, Health & Safety Technical Support BPA awarded to Project Enhancement Corp
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $35,309,574 ($35.3M)
Contractor: Project Enhancement Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2021-08-25
End Date: 2026-10-31
Contract Duration: 1,893 days
Daily Burn Rate: $18.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYS (DOE) OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE UNDER (AU) SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DOE/NNSA TEPS BPA DE-NA0003061 (MELE)
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20585
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $35.3 million to PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION for work described as: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYS (DOE) OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE UNDER (AU) SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DOE/NNSA TEPS BPA DE-NA0003061 (MELE) Key points: 1. The BPA supports the DOE/NNSA's Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health and Safety. 2. Project Enhancement Corporation is the prime contractor for this Time and Materials contract. 3. The contract has been active since August 2021 and runs through October 2026. 4. This is a significant award for environmental consulting services within the federal sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount is $35.3 million. Without specific task order details or comparable contract data, a precise per-unit cost assessment is difficult. However, the Time and Materials pricing structure suggests costs will align with labor rates and direct expenses.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value is sought.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential environmental, health, and safety technical support services for the Department of Energy and NNSA.
Public Impact
Ensures critical environmental, health, and safety oversight within the Department of Energy. Supports the National Nuclear Security Administration's safety and compliance efforts. Provides specialized technical expertise for complex environmental challenges. Contributes to the safe operation and management of nuclear facilities.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns with Time and Materials contracts if not closely managed.
- Contract duration extends over multiple fiscal years, requiring ongoing budget allocation.
- Limited visibility into specific task order performance and value without further data.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition, suggesting competitive pricing.
- Supports critical safety and environmental functions for a key federal agency.
- Long-term contract provides stability for essential services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Environmental Consulting Services, a common need for federal agencies managing complex operations. Spending in this sector is driven by regulatory compliance, infrastructure management, and specialized technical requirements.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses, as 'sb' is false. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business subcontracting opportunities exist within this BPA.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Department of Energy's Office of the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health and Safety. Oversight would involve monitoring task order performance, expenditures, and adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing can lead to cost overruns if not managed diligently.
- Contract duration spans multiple years, requiring sustained budget commitment.
- Lack of specific performance metrics in the provided data hinders effectiveness assessment.
- No indication of small business participation is present.
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, department-of-energy, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $35.3 million to PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYS (DOE) OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE UNDER (AU) SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DOE/NNSA TEPS BPA DE-NA0003061 (MELE)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PROJECT ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $35.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2021-08-25. End: 2026-10-31.
What is the average hourly rate or cost per deliverable for the services provided under this BPA?
Without access to specific task orders and their associated labor categories and direct costs, determining an average hourly rate or cost per deliverable is not possible from the provided data. The Time and Materials (T&M) nature of the contract means costs are based on actual labor hours and materials used, plus a fixed fee or G&A. Benchmarking would require comparing these rates against similar T&M contracts for environmental consulting services.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how is performance measured?
The provided data does not specify the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or the detailed performance measurement framework for this BPA. Typically, for technical support services, KPIs might include timeliness of deliverables, quality of analysis, adherence to safety protocols, and client satisfaction. The Department of Energy's contracting officers would be responsible for monitoring performance against any established metrics.
How does the cost of these environmental consulting services compare to similar services procured by other federal agencies?
A direct cost comparison is challenging without detailed task order data and specific service descriptions. However, the contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally suggests competitive pricing. The Time and Materials structure means costs are variable. A comprehensive benchmark would require analyzing pricing data from comparable environmental consulting contracts across different federal agencies, considering scope, duration, and complexity.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 89243321QAU000002
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 20300 CENTURY BOULEVARD, SUITE 175, GERMANTOWN, MD, 20874
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $48,110,114
Exercised Options: $48,110,114
Current Obligation: $35,309,574
Actual Outlays: $32,003,639
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00F0004T
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2021-08-25
Current End Date: 2026-10-31
Potential End Date: 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-31
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