DOE Awards $5.5M for GDO Operational Support to The Building People LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $5,517,621 ($5.5M)
Contractor: THE Building People LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2022-09-22
End Date: 2026-03-31
Contract Duration: 1,286 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GDO
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20585
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $5.5 million to THE BUILDING PEOPLE LLC for work described as: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GDO Key points: 1. Contract awarded to The Building People LLC for $5.5 million. 2. Services fall under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. 3. Full and open competition was utilized. 4. Contract duration is over 4 years, ending March 2026.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a Time and Materials type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar operational support contracts is difficult without more detailed service descriptions.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the award mechanism is a BPA Call, which may limit the scope of competition compared to a direct solicitation.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally beneficial for taxpayers, promoting competitive pricing. The total value of $5.5 million over 4+ years represents a moderate expenditure for operational support services.
Public Impact
Ensures continued operational support for the Department of Energy's GDO. Supports administrative and management consulting services. Contract duration extends into 2026, providing stability.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials contract type can inflate costs.
- No small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Clear contract duration and end date.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on agency needs and project scope.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests the prime contractor is not a small business, and there's no explicit mention of subcontracting to small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Energy to itself (SA: Department of Energy), which is unusual and may indicate an internal task order or modification. Oversight will be crucial to ensure the services meet objectives and costs remain controlled.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials contract type.
- No small business participation.
- Unclear award mechanism (BPA Call).
- Potential for cost overruns.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-energy, dc, bpa-call, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $5.5 million to THE BUILDING PEOPLE LLC. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GDO
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is THE BUILDING PEOPLE LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $5.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2022-09-22. End: 2026-03-31.
What specific operational support functions are included under this contract, and how do they align with GDO's core mission?
The contract is for 'OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GDO' and falls under NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). Specific functions would typically include program management support, administrative assistance, strategic planning, and potentially process improvement initiatives. These services are intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government Development Office (GDO) operations.
What are the potential risks associated with a Time and Materials contract for these services, and how are they mitigated?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts carry a risk of cost escalation as the contractor is reimbursed for both labor hours and material costs incurred. Mitigation strategies typically involve establishing labor hour ceilings, detailed reporting requirements, robust oversight from the contracting officer's representative (COR), and clear definitions of billable hours and materials to prevent overcharging.
How does the $5.5 million award compare to typical spending for similar operational support services within federal agencies of similar size?
Without specific details on the scope and deliverables, a direct comparison is challenging. However, $5.5 million over approximately 4.5 years averages around $1.2 million annually. This figure is moderate for comprehensive operational support services in a large federal agency, suggesting either a focused scope or potentially competitive pricing achieved through the full and open competition.
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) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 89303022QGD000003
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 215 DEPOT CT SE, LEESBURG, VA, 20175
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Hispanic American Owned Business, HUBZone Firm, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $7,100,020
Exercised Options: $6,401,281
Current Obligation: $5,517,621
Actual Outlays: $4,521,408
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 89303020AMA000016
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2022-09-22
Current End Date: 2026-03-31
Potential End Date: 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-12
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