DoD's $14.6M Remediation Services Contract Awarded to APTIM Federal Services Under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,656,508 ($14.7M)
Contractor: Aptim Federal Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-09-29
End Date: 2011-03-28
Contract Duration: 910 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: RAC V BASE YEAR
Place of Performance
Location: CAMP PENDLETON, SAN DIEGO County, CALIFORNIA, 92055, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $14.7 million to APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC for work described as: RAC V BASE YEAR Key points: 1. Contract awarded for remediation services in California. 2. APTIM Federal Services, LLC secured the contract. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee. 5. The period of performance was from 2008 to 2011.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was a Cost Plus Award Fee type, which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. The total award value was $14.6 million over approximately three years. Without specific performance metrics or benchmarks, assessing the value for money is challenging.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. However, the Cost Plus Award Fee structure allows for potential cost overruns if performance incentives are not tightly controlled.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally beneficial for taxpayers by promoting competitive pricing. The Cost Plus Award Fee structure, however, requires diligent oversight to ensure costs remain reasonable and performance is achieved.
Public Impact
Environmental cleanup services provided by the Department of the Navy. Contract supports remediation efforts in California. APTIM Federal Services, LLC is the prime contractor. The contract duration was over two years.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure can incentivize higher costs.
- Lack of specific performance data makes value assessment difficult.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Contract supports critical environmental remediation.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under environmental remediation services, a sector often involving complex technical challenges and significant environmental impact. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on the scale and nature of the contamination.
Small Business Impact
The provided data does not indicate any specific subcontracting goals or participation by small businesses in this contract.
Oversight & Accountability
The Cost Plus Award Fee structure necessitates strong government oversight to ensure contractor performance aligns with award fee criteria and to control costs effectively. Without detailed performance reports, the extent of oversight is unclear.
Related Government Programs
- Remediation Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to Cost Plus Award Fee structure.
- Lack of transparency on performance metrics and award fee payouts.
- Limited insight into specific remediation outcomes and environmental impact.
- Contract duration and value may not reflect the full scope of remediation needs.
Tags
remediation-services, department-of-defense, ca, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $14.7 million to APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC. RAC V BASE YEAR
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-29. End: 2011-03-28.
What were the specific award fee criteria and how did APTIM perform against them?
The award fee criteria would have been defined in the contract to incentivize specific performance outcomes, such as timely completion, cost control, and quality of remediation. Without access to the contract details and performance reports, it's impossible to determine how APTIM performed against these criteria or the resulting fee paid.
What was the total cost incurred by the government, including base fee and award fee, for this contract?
The provided data only shows the total award value of $14.6 million. To determine the total cost incurred, one would need access to the contract's financial records, including the base fee, actual costs incurred, and any award fees paid based on performance against the established criteria.
Were there any environmental incidents or issues during the contract period that impacted performance or cost?
The data does not contain information regarding specific environmental incidents or issues that may have arisen during the contract's performance period. Such events could significantly impact project timelines, costs, and the contractor's ability to meet performance objectives, potentially affecting the award fee.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Remediation and Other Waste Management Services › Remediation Services
Product/Service Code: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT › ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (UEI: 386491765)
Address: 2370 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $14,656,508
Exercised Options: $14,656,508
Current Obligation: $14,656,508
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N6247008D1007
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-29
Current End Date: 2011-03-28
Potential End Date: 2011-03-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-02-16
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