Pilot crop insurance policy- tribal wild rice; draft submission; final board submission package; listening sessions
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 12FPC223F0107
- Awardee
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Watts & Associates, Inc. UEI R2NXQMLQJTC9
- Awarding agency
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Farm Production and Conservation
Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $171,161
Award facts
- Contract value 44% obligated
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- $320,797.36 Current, with exercised options
- $388,730.70 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Risk Management Agency Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Billings, MT, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $145,446 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $4,190 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $171,161 |
About this award
The Risk Management Agency awarded a delivery order valued at $388,730.70 to Watts & Associates, Inc., a Montana-based economic consulting firm specializing in agricultural risk management. This total small business set-aside contract, awarded on May 15, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of May 14, 2026, supports the development of a pilot crop insurance policy for tribal wild rice. The scope of work encompasses draft submissions, final board submission packages, and listening sessions—activities designed to advance the Risk Management Agency's efforts to expand crop insurance coverage to underserved agricultural sectors, particularly tribal agricultural communities.
This delivery order is issued under Watts & Associates' $6 million Multiple Award Schedule contract with the Federal Acquisition Service, which provides professional services including project management, research, actuarial analysis, and cost analysis through October 2026. The contractor's selection reflects its established track record with the Risk Management Agency on specialized crop insurance development, including prior delivery orders for pilot programs in lamb production and controlled environment agriculture. The firm's expertise in policy development and technical support positions it to deliver the analytical and stakeholder engagement services necessary to bring tribal wild rice crop insurance to the federal program.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 12FPC223F0107?
12FPC223F0107 was awarded to Watts & Associates, Inc. by Farm Production and Conservation (Department of Agriculture) on May 15, 2023.
How much is contract 12FPC223F0107 worth?
The government has obligated $171,161 on 12FPC223F0107. Its current value, with exercised options, is $320,797. Its potential value, with all options, is $388,731.
Which agency awarded contract 12FPC223F0107?
Farm Production and Conservation (Department of Agriculture) awarded 12FPC223F0107, with funding from Risk Management Agency (Department of Agriculture).
Is contract 12FPC223F0107 an order under another contract?
Yes. 12FPC223F0107 is a delivery order under 47QRAA22D000X, a federal supply schedule, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
Was contract 12FPC223F0107 competed?
The extent of competition for 12FPC223F0107 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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