DOE's $57.3M Idaho Lab Tech Support Contract Awarded to S & K Federal Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $57,364 ($57.4K)
Contractor: S & K Federal Services LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2021-09-13
End Date: 2024-09-12
Contract Duration: 1,095 days
Daily Burn Rate: $52/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS CENTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY NAVAL REACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES.
Place of Performance
Location: IDAHO FALLS, BONNEVILLE County, IDAHO, 83402
State: Idaho Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $57,364 to S & K FEDERAL SERVICES LLC for work described as: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS CENTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY NAVAL REACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES. Key points: 1. Contract value of $57.3M over 3 years. 2. S & K Federal Services LLC is the sole awardee. 3. No small business participation noted. 4. Environmental Consulting Services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract is a delivery order under an unspecified contract. Without knowing the original contract's pricing structure and competition, it's difficult to assess value. The 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION' status raises concerns about price discovery.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract is listed as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION,' indicating a limited or sole-source approach. This significantly restricts price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition suggests taxpayers may not be receiving the best possible price for these technical support services.
Public Impact
Essential technical support for the Idaho National Laboratory's Naval Reactor program. Services are critical for ongoing research and development in nuclear energy. Potential for increased costs due to limited competition.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 52 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- No small business set-aside
- Time and Materials contract type
Positive Signals
- Essential services for critical national infrastructure
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Environmental Consulting Services sector, specifically supporting nuclear reactor operations. Benchmarks for similar large-scale technical support contracts in this specialized area are difficult to ascertain without more specific data.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates no small business participation in this contract. This represents a missed opportunity to support small businesses and could indicate a lack of outreach or specific requirements that favored larger entities.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is managed by the Department of Energy's Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center. The limited competition and Time and Materials contract type warrant close monitoring to ensure cost-effectiveness and prevent potential overruns.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition
- Time and Materials contract type
- No small business participation
- Lack of detailed justification for non-competitive award
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, department-of-energy, id, delivery-order, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $57,364 to S & K FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS CENTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY NAVAL REACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is S & K FEDERAL SERVICES LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $57,364.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2021-09-13. End: 2024-09-12.
What is the justification for awarding this contract without full and open competition?
The provided data states 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION,' which is a critical flag. A thorough review would require understanding the specific circumstances that led to this determination. Typically, justifications include factors like urgent and compelling needs, unique capabilities of the contractor, or specific government requirements that only one source can fulfill.
How does the Time and Materials contract type impact cost control for these services?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts can be less cost-effective than fixed-price contracts, especially for services where the scope of work is well-defined. They shift more risk to the government, as costs can escalate if labor hours or material costs increase unexpectedly. Robust oversight is crucial to manage T&M contracts effectively.
What is the potential impact of excluding small businesses from this contract?
Excluding small businesses from a contract of this size represents a loss of opportunity for them to contribute to significant government projects. It may also indicate that the contracting strategy did not prioritize small business participation, potentially leading to less innovation and a less diverse supplier base.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › NATURAL RESOURCES - OTHER SVCS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 63066 OLD HIGHWAY 93 STE F, SAINT IGNATIUS, MT, 59865
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, American Indian Owned Business, 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, Tribally Owned Firm, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $147,156
Exercised Options: $147,156
Current Obligation: $57,364
Actual Outlays: $34,972
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 89303320DEM000035
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2021-09-13
Current End Date: 2024-09-12
Potential End Date: 2024-09-12 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-03
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