DoD Awards $66.5M T&M Contract to CELEEN LLC for Technical Services in Florida
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $66,537,456 ($66.5M)
Contractor: Celeen LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2024-06-01
End Date: 2026-05-31
Contract Duration: 729 days
Daily Burn Rate: $91.3K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: T&M- UEWTEP III CORE
Place of Performance
Location: TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH County, FLORIDA, 33621
State: Florida Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $66.5 million to CELEEN LLC for work described as: T&M- UEWTEP III CORE Key points: 1. Contract value of $66.5M over 2 years. 2. Awarded to CELEEN LLC, a single vendor. 3. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. 4. High risk due to sole-source award and Time & Materials pricing.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The Time & Materials (T&M) contract type, especially without a ceiling, offers limited price control. Benchmarking is difficult without more specific service details and comparable contract data.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source award. This significantly limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition and T&M pricing structure raise concerns about potential overspending and reduced value for taxpayer dollars.
Public Impact
Potential for inflated costs due to sole-source and T&M pricing. Lack of transparency in how funds are utilized. Limited opportunity for small businesses to compete for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Time and Materials pricing
- Lack of competition
- Limited oversight potential
Positive Signals
- Supports critical DoD operations
- Specific expertise likely required
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, a broad category. Benchmarking is challenging without knowing the specific technical services provided, but T&M contracts often carry higher risk.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This sole-source contract does not appear to offer opportunities for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants close oversight to ensure the contractor is delivering necessary services at a reasonable cost. Robust monitoring of T&M expenditures is crucial.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- U.S. Special Operations Command Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competition.
- Time and Materials pricing offers limited cost control.
- Potential for cost overruns.
- Lack of transparency in pricing.
- No small business participation.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, fl, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $66.5 million to CELEEN LLC. T&M- UEWTEP III CORE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CELEEN LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (U.S. Special Operations Command).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $66.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-06-01. End: 2026-05-31.
What specific technical services are being procured under this contract, and how do they align with the 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code?
The NAICS code 541990 covers a wide range of services not elsewhere classified, including research, development, and consulting. Without specific details on CELEEN LLC's deliverables, it's difficult to assess precise alignment. However, the broadness suggests specialized, non-standard technical support is likely being acquired by SOCOM.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and what steps were taken to ensure fair and reasonable pricing?
The justification for a sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, this requires demonstrating that only one source can meet the requirement. Without this justification, it's impossible to assess the validity of the sole-source decision or the effectiveness of price discovery mechanisms.
How will the Department of Defense ensure cost control and value for money given the Time & Materials contract type and lack of competition?
Effective cost control will rely heavily on stringent contract administration, detailed monitoring of labor hours and material costs, and clear performance metrics. The agency must actively manage the T&M expenditures to prevent cost overruns and ensure the services provided are essential and efficiently delivered.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: H9240024R0001
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 6050 N POINT CT, PERRYVILLE, MO, 63775
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity 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: $66,537,456
Exercised Options: $66,537,456
Current Obligation: $66,537,456
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: H9240024D0001
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-06-01
Current End Date: 2026-05-31
Potential End Date: 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-12-03
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