DoD Awards $19.4M for Civil Engineer Support to Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $19,433,067 ($19.4M)

Contractor: Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, L.L.C..

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2020-09-25

End Date: 2025-08-31

Contract Duration: 1,801 days

Daily Burn Rate: $10.8K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR CIVIL ENGINEER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR JBPH-H AFIMSC DET 2.

Place of Performance

Location: HICKAM AFB, HONOLULU County, HAWAII, 96853

State: Hawaii Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $19.4 million to CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C.. for work described as: THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR CIVIL ENGINEER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR JBPH-H AFIMSC DET 2. Key points: 1. Significant contract value for facilities support services. 2. Limited competition noted, raising questions about price discovery. 3. Potential risk associated with sole-source or limited competition awards. 4. Services fall under Facilities Support, a broad sector.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $19.4M is substantial for administrative support. Benchmarking against similar facilities support contracts is difficult without more detailed service descriptions, but the lack of competition suggests potential for overpayment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was not competed under SAP, indicating a limited competition approach. This method may not have yielded the best possible price for the government, as alternative vendors were not actively sought.

Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for these administrative support services.

Public Impact

Ensures essential administrative functions for Air Force civil engineering operations. Supports military base infrastructure maintenance and readiness. Contract duration extends over multiple fiscal years, providing stability.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Facilities Support Services, a sector crucial for maintaining government infrastructure. Spending in this area can vary widely based on the scope and complexity of support required.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-asides were considered or if opportunities were missed.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was a delivery order under a larger contract, suggesting some level of pre-existing oversight. However, the limited competition aspect warrants closer examination by oversight bodies.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

facilities-support-services, department-of-defense, hi, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $19.4 million to CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C... THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR CIVIL ENGINEER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR JBPH-H AFIMSC DET 2.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C...

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $19.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2020-09-25. End: 2025-08-31.

What specific administrative tasks are included in this contract to justify the $19.4M value?

The provided data lacks specific details on the administrative tasks. A comprehensive understanding of the scope, such as personnel management, scheduling, documentation, and reporting, is needed to accurately assess the value proposition and compare it to industry standards for similar support services.

What efforts were made to ensure fair and reasonable pricing given the limited competition?

The data states the contract was 'NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP,' implying limited competition. Without details on price negotiation, market research, or justification for not pursuing full and open competition, it's difficult to ascertain if fair and reasonable pricing was achieved. Further documentation is required.

How does the performance of Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting on this contract align with Air Force operational needs?

Performance metrics and user feedback are not included in the provided data. Assessing alignment requires reviewing performance reports, any award-term provisions, and feedback from the Air Force's civil engineering detachment to determine if the contractor is effectively meeting the stated administrative support requirements.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation ServicesFacilities Support ServicesFacilities Support Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT)PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Solicitation ID: FA521520R0010

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 777 W CHEROKEE ST, CATOOSA, OK, 74015

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: $19,972,593

Exercised Options: $19,972,593

Current Obligation: $19,433,067

Actual Outlays: $989,122

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 5

Total Subaward Amount: $2,526,444

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: YES

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: FA521520D0001

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2020-09-25

Current End Date: 2025-08-31

Potential End Date: 2025-08-31 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2025-07-14

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