DoD Awards $18.5M Operations Support Contract to Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $18,495,182 ($18.5M)
Contractor: Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, L.L.C..
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2024-09-22
End Date: 2025-03-21
Contract Duration: 180 days
Daily Burn Rate: $102.8K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: OPERATIONS SUPPORT FFP
Place of Performance
Location: ALBANY, DOUGHERTY County, GEORGIA, 31704
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $18.5 million to CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C.. for work described as: OPERATIONS SUPPORT FFP Key points: 1. Contract value of $18.5 million for operations support. 2. Awarded to Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, L.L.C. 3. Managed by the Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense. 4. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price, indicating defined costs. 5. Duration of 180 days, suggesting a short-term need.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $18.5 million for a 180-day period appears high for warehousing and storage services. Benchmarking against similar contracts for operations support is needed to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was not competed, indicating a limited competition approach. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in a higher cost to taxpayers than a fully competed contract.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be overpaying due to limited competition. Essential operations support for the Department of the Navy is being provided. Potential for improved efficiency and cost savings if competition were leveraged.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potentially high cost per day
Positive Signals
- Supports critical Navy operations
- Firm Fixed Price contract provides cost certainty
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the 'Other Warehousing and Storage' sector. Spending in this area can vary significantly based on the specific needs of agencies, but competition is generally encouraged to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this contract award, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight by the Department of the Navy is crucial to ensure the contractor meets performance requirements and that the pricing is reasonable, especially given the limited competition.
Related Government Programs
- Other Warehousing and Storage
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition
- High daily cost
- Lack of transparency on justification for sole-source/limited competition
- Potential for cost overruns if not closely monitored
Tags
other-warehousing-and-storage, department-of-defense, ga, purchase-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $18.5 million to CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C... OPERATIONS SUPPORT FFP
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CHEROKEE NATION MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, L.L.C...
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $18.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-09-22. End: 2025-03-21.
What is the justification for not competing this contract, and what is the expected cost savings compared to a competitive award?
The justification for not competing this contract is not provided in the data. However, a competitive process typically leads to better pricing and value for taxpayers. Without competition, it's difficult to ascertain the exact cost savings that may have been missed, but it's a common finding that competitive awards yield lower prices.
How does the per-diem cost of this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar warehousing and storage operations support?
The contract value is $18,495,181.68 over 180 days, equating to approximately $102,751 per day. Without specific details on the scope of services, it's challenging to provide a precise benchmark. However, this daily rate appears high for standard warehousing and storage, suggesting a need for detailed cost analysis against comparable government or commercial contracts.
What performance metrics are in place to ensure the effectiveness of the operations support provided by Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting?
The provided data does not specify the performance metrics or service level agreements (SLAs) for this contract. Effective oversight by the Department of the Navy would involve establishing clear performance standards, regular monitoring of contractor performance against these standards, and mechanisms for addressing any deficiencies to ensure the successful execution of operations support.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Transportation and Warehousing › Warehousing and Storage › Other Warehousing and Storage
Product/Service Code: OPERATION OF GOVT OWNED FACILITY › OPERATE GOVT OWNED BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: M6700424R0019
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2 W 2ND ST STE 1500-25, TULSA, OK, 74103
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Tribally Owned Firm, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $43,587,163
Exercised Options: $24,739,200
Current Obligation: $18,495,182
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 5
Total Subaward Amount: $5,293,136
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-09-22
Current End Date: 2025-03-21
Potential End Date: 2025-09-21 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-09-25
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