DHS awards $14M for Port Isabel guard services, extending contract for 5 months
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $14,032,383 ($14.0M)
Contractor: Asset Protection & Security Services, L.P.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2007-08-23
End Date: 2008-03-31
Contract Duration: 221 days
Daily Burn Rate: $63.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: OTHER (NONE OF THE ABOVE)
Sector: Other
Official Description: FOR PORT ISABEL DETENTION CENTER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL UNARMED GUARD SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2008.
Place of Performance
Location: LOS FRESNOS, CAMERON County, TEXAS, 78566
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $14.0 million to ASSET PROTECTION & SECURITY SERVICES, L.P. for work described as: FOR PORT ISABEL DETENTION CENTER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL UNARMED GUARD SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2008. Key points: 1. Contract value of $14M for a 5-month extension. 2. Security guards and patrol services sector. 3. Awarded via full and open competition. 4. Potential for cost savings through competitive bidding.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $14,032,383.08 for a 5-month period suggests a monthly cost of approximately $2.8M. This needs to be benchmarked against similar guard services contracts to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally leads to more competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers likely received fair market value for the services rendered.
Public Impact
Ensures continued security operations at a federal detention center. Supports the mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Provides essential services for border security and detention management.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 63 / 10
Warning Flags
- Contract duration is relatively short (5 months).
- No specific performance metrics or KPIs mentioned in the summary.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Clear agency and purpose for the contract.
Sector Analysis
The contract falls within the Security Guards and Patrol Services sector, which is crucial for government facilities. Benchmarking against similar contracts for detention centers is key to assessing value.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses participated in or benefited from this contract award.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a component of DHS. Oversight would typically involve contract management and performance monitoring by the agency.
Related Government Programs
- Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Programs
Risk Flags
- Short contract duration may indicate a stop-gap measure or upcoming re-competition.
- Lack of detail on performance metrics.
- Potential for cost overruns if not closely managed.
- Dependence on a single contractor for critical security functions.
Tags
security-guards-and-patrol-services, department-of-homeland-security, tx, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $14.0 million to ASSET PROTECTION & SECURITY SERVICES, L.P.. FOR PORT ISABEL DETENTION CENTER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL UNARMED GUARD SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2008.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ASSET PROTECTION & SECURITY SERVICES, L.P..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $14.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-08-23. End: 2008-03-31.
What was the competitive landscape like for this contract, and did multiple bids result in significant price reductions?
The contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' suggesting multiple bids were solicited. While the summary doesn't detail the number of bids or specific price reductions, this procurement method generally fosters competition, which is expected to drive down costs and ensure a fair market price for the government.
Are there any performance concerns or risks associated with the security guard services provided under this contract?
The provided data does not detail specific performance concerns or risks. However, for security guard services, common risks include personnel reliability, adherence to post orders, and response times. Ongoing monitoring by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be crucial to mitigate these potential issues.
How does the per-unit cost of these guard services compare to industry benchmarks for similar federal facilities?
Without specific details on the number of guards, hours, or specific duties, a precise per-unit cost benchmark is difficult. The total award of $14M over 5 months averages $2.8M per month. A thorough analysis would require comparing this monthly cost against the cost of similar security contracts at other federal detention centers or facilities of comparable size and security needs.
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
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: OTHER (NONE OF THE ABOVE) (3)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 5502 BURNHAM DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 27
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $16,474,757
Exercised Options: $16,474,757
Current Obligation: $14,032,383
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HSACD00200411DACD2C0009
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-08-23
Current End Date: 2008-03-31
Potential End Date: 2008-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-08-22
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