DOE Hanford GSSC Consolidation DF_Redacted.pdf

This is a formal Determination and Findings (D&F) document justifying the consolidation of the Hanford General Support Services Contract (GSSC) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.

The document consolidates eleven separate Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) providing general support services to the Hanford Field Office into a single competitive contract vehicle. The consolidation encompasses diverse administrative and specialized nuclear safety technical support activities. Market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice (89303325REM000148) posted August 26, 2025, demonstrated availability and capability of small business concerns to perform the consolidated requirements. The determination identifies quantifiable cost savings of $20.95 million over the contract execution period, with administrative cost reductions of $6.46 million from consolidating eleven BPAs and over 100 BPA calls into one contract. Additional savings of approximately $2.92 million are anticipated through elimination of redundant activities including replicated Program Manager positions, part-time Invoice Coordinator positions, and overlapping monthly business management activities. The analysis documents significant Labor Category (LCAT) rate variances across current vendors, ranging substantially for specialized categories, indicating efficiency gains through consolidation under a single contractor offering competitive rates. Quality improvements include enhanced service stability through improved contractor personnel retention, streamlined performance monitoring through a single point of accountability, and reduced acquisition cycle times. The determination confirms that consolidation benefits substantially exceed alternative approaches, including multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements or split contracts under separate NAICS codes. Coordination with the Department of Energy's small business programs and Small Business Administration occurred prior to the consolidation decision. The determination was signed February 4, 2026, by the Office of Acquisition Management, with no Deputy Secretary approval required as benefits meet substantial benefit thresholds.