Request outside legal counsel

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
0009
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$98,500

Award facts

Contract value 86% obligated
$115,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541110 Offices of Lawyers
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20590, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Close Out P00003 -$5,000
Exercise an Option 2 · Option exercise request outside legal counsel $15,000
Exercise an Option 1 $15,000
Original award $73,500

About this award

This federal contract award is for legal support services to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The contract was awarded to Nixon Peabody LLP, a prominent legal services provider, with a potential ceiling value of $115,000.00. The contract is a Delivery Order under a larger vehicle, likely the Build America Bureau Legal Advisory Services contract, which the firm has supported through multiple task orders for legal advisory services on various transportation infrastructure projects. This particular order is for "REQUEST OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL", indicating Nixon Peabody will provide specialized legal expertise to the FRA. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, suggesting it was competed in a full and open competition.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 0009?

0009 was awarded to Nixon Peabody LLP by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 21, 2015.

How much is contract 0009 worth?

The government has obligated $98,500 on 0009. Its current value, with exercised options, is $115,000.

Is contract 0009 an order under another contract?

Yes. 0009 is a delivery order under DTFR5311D00002, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract 0009 competed?

The extent of competition for 0009 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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