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National Archives and Records Administration Awarded a Contract to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC for $90,631,308.92
Signed on
2/28/2020, 12:00 AM
BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC Government Contract #88310320C00003
BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $90,631,308.92. The contract was awarded by the agency office NARA CONTRACTING OFFICE, which is a division with the National Archives and Records Administration within the National Archives and Records Administration.
Summary of Award
The awarded contract detailed in the provided JSON data from usaspending.gov represents a significant investment by the U.S. federal government through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The contract, identified by the unique award ID "CONT_AWD_88310320C00003_8800_-NONE-_-NONE-", is a definitive type with a focus on providing nationwide labor services under the description "FRC Nationwide Labor Services."
**Overview of the Contract:**
Signed on February 28, 2020, this contract designates a total obligation of $39,434,984.76 and encompasses a base and all options total amounting to $90,631,308.92. The period of performance stretches from the same signing date to July 19, 2025. This contract is awarded to Blackfish Federal, LLC, a business entity characterized by several distinctive attributes: it is a participant in the 8(a) program, a Black American owned business, a minority-owned business, and a self-certified small disadvantaged business. These designations underscore efforts to engage a diverse spectrum of businesses in federal opportunities. Blackfish Federal operates as a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) based in Tysons, Virginia.
**Recipient and Business Overview:**
Blackfish Federal, LLC, with a business location in Fairfax County, Virginia, specializes in facilities support services, as reflected in its NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code of 561210. This classification involves providing integrated facilities support services under a single contract to reflect the needs of facilities, making it an ideal candidate to provide labor services for NARA.
The contract recipient’s business approach leverages its minority-owned status to engage in federal contracts, offering specialized services within housekeeping and warehousing/storage, as outlined in the PSC (Product Service Code) S215. This selection aligns with their description adjustment works in "Utilities and Housekeeping Services," pivotal for maintaining extensive archival facilities.
**Transaction Overview:**
An in-depth examination of the transactions related to this contract illustrates various modifications reflecting either payments or adjustments made over time. Each transaction lists specific actions, amounts, and dates, delineating the timeline of financial activities tied to contract execution.
1. **Initial Order and Major Transactions:**
- The initiation date of February 28, 2020, saw an initial transaction amounting to $3,001,069.15.
- Some of the more significant transactions occurred on June 27, 2023, with an amount of $13,119,338.50, indicating substantial funding installments in concert with NARA’s operational needs.
2. **Adjustments and Modifications:**
- November 15, 2023, recorded a deduction of $3,484,106.01, reflecting either a recovered adjustment or reallocation.
- Various other modifications demonstrate regular performance-based financial adjustments, including a correction on January 15, 2025, noted without any transaction amount, further suggesting an administrative update.
3. **Value Fluctuations:**
- Positive increments, such as the $225,834.34 on April 22, 2024, highlight incremental service enhancements or bonuses awarded as project milestones were achieved.
- Negative adjustments like the reduction of $756,577.05 on December 15, 2021, support corrective transactional transparency associated with expenditure amendments.
4. **Periodic Reviews:**
- Frequent modifications, even with $0 transaction amounts, emphasize periodic evaluations and updates to maintain alignment between deliverables and contractual obligations.
**Defining Factors and Federal Alignment:**
The contract engages the FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES as a mode of procurement, an affirmation of competitive practices that exclude certain sources to diversify participation among designated business types. Notably, 14 offers were received for this solicitation, solidifying the competitive aspect amid stringent 8(a) subset conditions.
Moreover, the contract details are aligned with federal operational structures, classified as labor hours in a time and materials-based pricing strategy. All activities and strategic adjustments are under the umbrella of federal procedures, without triggering Clinger-Cohen Act reporting or demanding labor standards or cost/pricing data invasively, except for applicable items standard under Commercial Products/Services protocols.
**Implications for Future Engagements:**
This contract represents broader strategies in facilitating equitable commerce for small and minority-owned businesses. It underscores Blackfish Federal's strategic positioning within the federal contracting ecosystem, effectively aligning minority business prowess with national institutional needs.
Its effective management ensures support for the archival services through enhanced housekeeping and warehousing solutions, vital for preserving the integrity of national records. The journey of this particular contract affirms not only the critical role of minority businesses but also the commitment of NARA to uphold the precision and reliability of the U.S. government's premier record-keeping entity.
Contract Details
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Award Transactions
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $99,199.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $10,075,345.06 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $225,834.34 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-3,484,106.01 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $13,119,338.50 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-483,731.85 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-840,632.17 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $1,082,914.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-756,577.05 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $4,645,553.49 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $3,001,069.15 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $99,199.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $10,075,345.06 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $225,834.34 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-3,484,106.01 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $13,119,338.50 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-483,731.85 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-840,632.17 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $12,750,777.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $1,082,914.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-756,577.05 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $4,645,553.49 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $3,001,069.15 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-1,541,204.16 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $99,199.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $10,075,345.06 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $225,834.34 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-3,484,106.01 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $13,119,338.50 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-483,731.85 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-840,632.17 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $12,750,777.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $1,082,914.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-756,577.05 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $4,645,553.49 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $3,001,069.15 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $2,311,844.98 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-1,541,204.16 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $99,199.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $10,075,345.06 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $225,834.34 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-3,484,106.01 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $13,119,338.50 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-483,731.85 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-840,632.17 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $12,750,777.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $1,082,914.65 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $-756,577.05 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $4,645,553.49 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.
This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.
National Archives and Records Administration, a sub agency of National Archives and Records Administration, issued a payment of $3,001,069.15 to BLACKFISH FEDERAL, LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.