Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to CWE for $5,000,000.00

Summary of Award

The awarded contract between the US federal government and the recipient, CWE, involves professional architect-engineering services for IHS sanitation facilities construction projects under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract was signed on May 1, 2020, with a total obligation of $5,000,000. The contract is set to run from May 1, 2020, to November 1, 2025.

The contract falls under the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service. The recipient, CWE, is a U.S.-owned business based in Fullerton, California. CWE is classified as a small disadvantaged business, a small business, and a Subchapter S Corporation. They specialize in providing architectural and engineering services, particularly in the field of engineering services.

The contract was awarded through a full and open competition after the exclusion of sources, with a total of seven offers received. It was set aside for small businesses, and the type of contract pricing is firm fixed price. The contract does not involve any major programs or national interest actions. The contract includes several modifications, with the latest modification (Mod P00006) being issued on April 3, 2025. The previous modifications include Mod P00005 issued on April 22, 2024, Mod P00004 issued on April 26, 2023, Mod P00003 issued on December 1, 2022, and Mod P00002 issued on April 8, 2022. The initial contract (Mod 0) was issued on May 1, 2020. The contract transactions show that there have been multiple modifications to the contract over the years, with the most recent transaction amounting to $0. The transactions indicate that the contract has been active since its inception in 2020, with the last date to order set for November 1, 2025. The recipient name changed from RFE Engineering, Inc. to CWE during the course of the contract. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and CWE for professional architect-engineering services for IHS sanitation facilities construction projects is a significant agreement that supports the construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure for the Indian Health Service. The contract demonstrates the government's commitment to working with small disadvantaged businesses and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services for critical projects.