DHS Spends $14.7M on Guard Services with Tarheel Specialties, Inc. from 2005-2009
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,725,075 ($14.7M)
Contractor: Tarheel Specialties, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2005-04-20
End Date: 2009-09-30
Contract Duration: 1,624 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.1K/day
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT
Sector: Other
Official Description: GUARD SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: PITTSBURGH, ALLEGHENY County, PENNSYLVANIA, 15219
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $14.7 million to TARHEEL SPECIALTIES, INC. for work described as: GUARD SERVICES Key points: 1. The contract awarded to Tarheel Specialties, Inc. for guard services totaled $14.7 million. 2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561612 indicates a market for security guards and patrol services. 3. The contract duration was 1624 days, suggesting a long-term need for these services. 4. The contract type was Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, which can protect against inflation but may increase costs. 5. The award was made by the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $14.7 million over approximately 4.5 years needs comparison to similar guard service contracts. Without benchmarks, assessing if this pricing was competitive is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
The competition method is not specified, making it impossible to assess price discovery. If it was not a full and open competition, taxpayers may have paid more.
Taxpayer Impact: The total taxpayer impact is uncertain due to the unknown competition method and pricing assessment.
Public Impact
Ensures physical security and safety at DHS facilities. Supports law enforcement and emergency response operations. Provides employment opportunities within the security services sector. Contributes to the operational readiness of a critical federal agency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of transparency on competition method.
- Potential for uncompetitive pricing.
- Economic price adjustment clause could inflate costs.
Positive Signals
- Long-term contract indicates sustained need.
- Awarded by a major federal agency (DHS).
Sector Analysis
The security guard and patrol services sector (NAICS 561612) is a mature industry. Spending benchmarks for similar federal contracts would be necessary to evaluate the $14.7 million award effectively.
Small Business Impact
Information on whether small businesses were involved in bidding or subcontracting is not provided. Further analysis is needed to determine the impact on small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The Office of Procurement Operations within DHS is responsible for overseeing contracts. Details on specific oversight mechanisms and accountability measures for this contract are not available.
Related Government Programs
- Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Office of Procurement Operations Programs
Risk Flags
- Unknown competition method
- Potential for uncompetitive pricing
- Economic price adjustment clause
- Lack of performance data
- No small business participation details
Tags
security-guards-and-patrol-services, department-of-homeland-security, pa, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $14.7 million to TARHEEL SPECIALTIES, INC.. GUARD SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TARHEEL SPECIALTIES, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Office of Procurement Operations).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-04-20. End: 2009-09-30.
What was the specific competition method used for this contract, and how did it influence the final price?
The provided data does not specify the competition method. If the contract was awarded through a limited or sole-source process, it could have resulted in higher costs for taxpayers compared to a full and open competition. Understanding the solicitation process is crucial for evaluating price reasonableness and ensuring fair market value was obtained.
How did the economic price adjustment clause impact the final cost of the guard services?
The economic price adjustment (EPA) clause allows for changes in contract price based on fluctuations in economic factors, such as inflation. Without detailed financial data and the specific EPA formula used, it's impossible to quantify its exact impact on the $14.7 million total. However, EPAs generally carry a risk of increasing the final cost to the government.
What performance metrics were used to evaluate the effectiveness of Tarheel Specialties, Inc. in providing guard services?
The data does not include information on performance metrics or evaluation reports for this contract. Assessing the effectiveness of the guard services would require access to contract performance reviews, incident reports, and client feedback to determine if the contractor met or exceeded service level agreements and security objectives.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Investigation and Security Services › Security Guards and Patrol Services
Product/Service Code: UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING › HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Contractor Details
Address: 10335 RAMSEY ST, LINDEN, NC, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $14,725,075
Exercised Options: $14,725,075
Current Obligation: $14,725,075
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS07F0152N
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-04-20
Current End Date: 2009-09-30
Potential End Date: 2009-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2014-08-27
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