Interior Dept. Spends $10.5M on Professional Services with Telford Aviation
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,560,924 ($10.6M)
Contractor: Telford Aviation, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of the Interior
Start Date: 2005-03-01
End Date: 2006-05-02
Contract Duration: 427 days
Daily Burn Rate: $24.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: TELFORD AVIATION
Place of Performance
Location: EL PASO, EL PASO County, TEXAS, 79901
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of the Interior obligated $10.6 million to TELFORD AVIATION, INC. for work described as: TELFORD AVIATION Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Telford Aviation, Inc. for $10.56 million. 2. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. 3. Contract utilized full and open competition. 4. Spending occurred between March 2005 and May 2006.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $10.56 million for professional services is moderate. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more specific service details, but the duration and number of awards suggest a standard engagement.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The $10.56 million spent represents taxpayer funds allocated for professional services. The competitive award process suggests an effort to secure reasonable pricing.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded professional services for the Department of the Interior. The contract supported 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. Awarded to Telford Aviation, Inc. under a competitive process.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific service details hinders detailed value assessment.
- Contract duration of over a year requires monitoring for efficiency.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Contract awarded to a single entity, Telford Aviation, Inc.
Sector Analysis
The 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' category is broad. Spending benchmarks vary widely depending on the specific nature of the services provided. The $10.56 million is a significant but not extraordinary amount for such a contract.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether Telford Aviation, Inc. is a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine the impact on small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Interior. Oversight would typically involve program managers ensuring service delivery and adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of the Interior Contracting
- Departmental Offices Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific service details.
- No performance or effectiveness data provided.
- Potential for broad interpretation of 'professional, scientific, and technical services'.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-the-interior, tx, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of the Interior awarded $10.6 million to TELFORD AVIATION, INC.. TELFORD AVIATION
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TELFORD AVIATION, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of the Interior (Departmental Offices).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-03-01. End: 2006-05-02.
What specific professional, scientific, or technical services were rendered under this contract?
The contract falls under NAICS code 541990, 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.' This broad category could encompass a wide range of activities, from research and development support to specialized consulting or technical assistance. Without further details, it's impossible to ascertain the exact nature of the services provided.
How did the pricing compare to market rates for similar services at the time of award?
Given the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' it implies that multiple bids were likely received and evaluated. However, without access to the bid details or specific service descriptions, a direct comparison to market rates is not possible from the provided data. The 'fair' rating reflects this uncertainty.
What was the overall effectiveness of the services provided by Telford Aviation, Inc. in meeting the Department of the Interior's objectives?
The provided data does not contain information on the performance or effectiveness of the services rendered by Telford Aviation, Inc. Effectiveness would typically be assessed through contract close-out reports, performance reviews, or agency feedback, none of which are included here. This remains an unknown factor.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: QUALITY CONTROL, TEST, INSPECTION › EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Address: 458 MAIN STREET, BANGOR, ME, 02
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,560,924
Exercised Options: $10,560,924
Current Obligation: $10,560,924
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: INN05PC10701
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-03-01
Current End Date: 2006-05-02
Potential End Date: 2006-05-02 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-06-27
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