VA awards $25.4M for Mail Manifesting Services to FedEx Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $25,413,138 ($25.4M)

Contractor: Fedex Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Start Date: 2015-02-17

End Date: 2018-12-31

Contract Duration: 1,413 days

Daily Burn Rate: $18.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF DENVER ACQUISITION&LOGISTICS CENTER MAIL MANIFESTING SERVICES.

Place of Performance

Location: GOLDEN, JEFFERSON County, COLORADO, 80401

State: Colorado Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $25.4 million to FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF DENVER ACQUISITION&LOGISTICS CENTER MAIL MANIFESTING SERVICES. Key points: 1. The contract value is $25.4 million over approximately 3.75 years. 2. FedEx Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc. was the awardee. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The NAICS code is 561499 (All Other Business Support Services).

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract was awarded under a firm fixed price structure, which provides cost certainty. Benchmarking against similar contracts for mail manifesting services would be beneficial to confirm optimal pricing.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally leads to better price discovery and value for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award is expected to yield fair pricing, benefiting taxpayers.

Public Impact

Ensures efficient mail processing for the VA. Supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' operational needs. Provides essential business support services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Positive Signals

Full and open competition
Firm fixed price contract type

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under business support services, specifically mail manifesting. Spending in this sector is generally stable, driven by the operational needs of government agencies.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a specific set-aside in this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded as a delivery order under a larger contract vehicle. Oversight would typically be managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting officers.

Related Government Programs

All Other Business Support Services
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs

Risk Flags

Contract duration is substantial.
Potential for vendor lock-in if not managed.
Need to verify subcontractor performance if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $25.4 million to FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.. IGF::OT::IGF DENVER ACQUISITION&LOGISTICS CENTER MAIL MANIFESTING SERVICES.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (Department of Veterans Affairs).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $25.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2015-02-17. End: 2018-12-31.

What was the specific performance period and total value of the contract?

The contract had a performance period from February 17, 2015, to December 31, 2018, totaling 1413 days. The total award amount was $25,413,137.50, indicating a significant investment in mail manifesting services over this duration.

Were there any identified risks associated with this contract award?

The provided data does not explicitly detail risks. However, general risks for such contracts could include vendor performance issues, changes in operational requirements, or potential cost overruns if not managed tightly, despite the firm fixed price.

How effective was this contract in meeting the VA's mail manifesting needs?

Effectiveness is not directly quantifiable from the provided data. However, the award to a known entity like FedEx Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc. under full and open competition suggests a belief in their capability to meet the VA's needs.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Business Support Services › All Other Business Support Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Fedex Corp

Address: 700 CRANBERRY WOODS DR, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA, 16066

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $25,413,138

Exercised Options: $25,413,138

Current Obligation: $25,413,138

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS03F0169X

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline