DoD awards Agility $25M contract extension after suspension
The USG is clearly Agility's cash and they appear to be milking it for all its worth.
First of all I find it interesting this award was posted on a Saturday. Was the DoD/DLA hoping no one would notice??
Here is the official FBO (FedBizOps.com) notice of Agility’s 6-month contract extension for Defense Distribution Depot Kuwait, Southwest Asia (DDKS). Although it clearly states the extension is for the sole purpose of transitioning to the new awardee (award scheduled for 31AUG), it still amazes me and others familiar with this situation, that nearly 11 months after their suspension Agility still has this contract. The extension value is estimated at $25M. Jean Howds a regular MsSparky.com reader who’s close to this issue says, “I think it’s suspicious and down right wrong the USG has moved so slowly to extricate themselves from Agility’s grasp!” My opinion and that of others is: the USG was banking on their strong arm tactics forcing Agility to pay a fine and/or settle the indictments. This would have allowed them to keep their contract. Evidently the USG was too optimistic and underestimated the arrogance of Tarek Sultan.
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 4:58 am |
The USG tried to get Tarek Sultan to admit the error of his ways for years. He adamantly maintained that it was a contract dispute. They are dealing with a spoiled, coddled little boy who would rather see the company crumble than to admit his fraudulent practices. The USG was not optimistic, they were downright idiotic to think they would get him to fold. And look, he is being rewarded yet again for his arrogance!!
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 6:18 am |
I’ll LOVE watching Tarek’s Sultan’s largest local competitor, KGL, take the DDKS and Heavy Lift 7 contracts from Agility. Anham is already preparing for the Subsistence Prime Vendor contract handover from Agility, DRMS was lost in June’10, and the intent to sole source the Mail Porter Service to NAS (Agility) has been protested and most likely will be opened to other bidders. EVERYTHING is falling apart for Tarek Sultan and Agility. His arrogance and untouchable and over-entitled Kuwaiti attitude precedes him.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 10:32 pm |
WHO GOT HL7 CONTRACT
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 at 8:48 am |
I WANT A JOB FROM AGILITY…..THERE “MY KIND OF COMPANY AND PEOPLE”….
DOES ANYONE KNOW A CONTACT NUMBER OR THEIR OFFICE IN KUWAIT, SO I CAN APPLY?????
I WANT TO RULE THE WORLD ALONG WITH MR. SULTAN.
BY THE WAY “I LOVE SHOPPING AT SULTAN CENTER” IT’S MY FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY MY GROCERIES AS AN AMERICAN……
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 at 9:54 am |
FYI. Agility DGS will be closing its doors for good in the next several weeks. This is a fact straight from senior leadership at Agility. Tarek Sultan himself stated Agility will now be focusing its sights on emerging markets. He’s now clearly challenging the USG to pursue him for years inside courtrooms. Unless you have highly marketable commercial logistics skills, I would highly recommend half a dozen other companies in Kuwait.
I agree. Sultan Center does have the best western expat food selection and they know it. Hence, the inflated prices on our favorite products. Seriously, some prices are three times US prices. Now that’s robbery!
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 6:34 am |
John,
but still Tarek is getting money in his pocket 25 million DDKS extension plus pv extension and the money he is making through kuwait stock exchange. Agility shares are getting high on DDKS and PV extensions. But one thing is clear how long till feb 28, 2011 after that there is no room for Agility and for Tarek Sultan to show his kuwaiti attitue.
Hi any news about ddks award? award date was August 31 which is over.
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 7:08 am |
Leave it to the USG to miss ANOTHER deadline they set themselves. They have to move quickly to transfer the stock out of Agility, so not sure why the delay. They’ve been planning this thing since last December. Astonishing! Give it another 7-10 days.
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 10:25 am |
My sources say that by December Aglity DGS operations will be sold to a leading US investor and the new entity will be getting all the contrats with superior infrastrure
Any way KGL will be awarded the DDKS project this month , only to be withdrawn later and same will happen to PV .
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 8:58 pm |
Investors have tired of Agility’s arrogance and misleading information, not to mention the continued fear of the 6 criminal indictments hanging over their heads. Even with the official announcements of extensions to DDKS and PV, which have been available to the public for over six months, Agility stock has been flat (455 fils). After losing 70% of its value, investors are weary of the company’s future regardless of what the media reports. Investors are finally wising up.
Friday, September 3rd 2010 at 2:03 am |
What contracts will DGS have left? Tobyhana IPV is being re-solicited and the other major ones are gone or going away.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 12:53 am |
I dont think Agility can fool USG with new name. USG definiatly have a eye on this matter and its not going to be so easy.
Why Agility waited for 7 months to find a simple soloution to keep the contract by establishing new entity. Also why Anham and KGL are investing huge amounts to meets the requirements. Most importantly Agility or its new entity is not run by USG that they will be blessed blindly by USG.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 4:47 am |
After 5 years they awarded PV to Agility ,now USG is accusing Agiility of fraud?
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 4:50 am |
The fraud charges are not new, the government began investigating years ago
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 5:47 am |
Yes they are and I am anticipating KGL to be next.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 6:23 am |
Investigating KGL for what contract?
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 6:26 am |
I believe it would be in general.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 6:33 am |
I think the likes of CSA and ITT would be a good starting point based on the countless claims posted on your site. I swear the USG is reluctant to investigate anything OCONUS unless it’s clear and present fraud supported by documentation. The USG relies so heavily on contractors and has downsized so much since the 1980s, they are left with little choice. Even when they do use military and government personnel they are just as crooked. Keven Barnes cites 30+ from the Kuwait contracting office. What a sad state of business.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 8:23 am |
I will agree with you there. Something clearly stinks in CSA. I am not that familiar with ITT but what I have heard is not good.
Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 4:03 pm |
I don’t know how many are under investigation or have been reprimanded in some other way, but in this article it states 15 have been charged and 13 plead guilty. http://mssparky.com/2010/09/defense-contractor-employee-dorothy-ellis-pleads-guilty-to-bribery/
Sunday, September 5th 2010 at 4:27 am |
Kuwait & Gulf Link Says U.S. Body to Review Supply Contract Bid
September 05, 2010, 6:07 AM EDT
By Fiona MacDonald and Dahlia Kholaif
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) — Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., a freight company, said the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency will choose the main supplier of a U.S. contract after it receives and reviews KGL’s offer, according to a statement to the Kuwait Stock Exchange today.
KGL received a letter from the U.S. body today which stated that the U.S. government started “correction measures” and that negotiations on the offer initially submitted have been reopened, Kuwait & Gulf Link said in the statement.
Sunday, September 5th 2010 at 7:13 am |
Just heard that a US judge dropped the ENTIRE case against Agility due to the DOJ failing to properly serve PWC over the past ten months. Most investors would think this is great news, but an Agility insider just told me the DOJ is deliberating whether or not to start anew. No word on whether the 120+ Agility affiliated companies on the EPLS will be removed. Technically, I guess they have to be. Over the past 10 months Agility DGS has been decimated in terms of contracts lost, personnel fired/departed and reputation destroyed worldwide. It will be interesting to see what the DOJ’s next move will be.
Sunday, September 5th 2010 at 7:39 am |
Here is a link to the article:
Judge blocks charges against US military supplier
By GREG BLUESTEIN (AP) – 1 day ago
ATLANTA — A judge says charges should be dropped against a Kuwaiti food company that was accused of swindling the U.S. government in contracts to supply troops in Iraq.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman recommended late Thursday that fraud charges against the Public Warehousing Co. not go forward because the indictment had not been properly served. A federal judge must sign off on the move.
Here is another LINK Judge urges feds to drop case against Agility
Sunday, September 5th 2010 at 6:53 pm |
But gee, doesn’t say they aren’t guilty, just that they weren’t served properly. Good gravy, does that mean Tarek won???
Sunday, September 5th 2010 at 10:13 pm |
This means the DOJ didn’t follow correct legal protocol. Let’s see if the DOJ will reload and reissue the indictments against Agility and serve the legitimate Agility POC (in hiding?) properly. If the USG passes the service to the Kuwait Government, are they obliged to deliver it to one of its own citizens? Now that’s an interesting question. Maybe Dr. Enezi can answer that one.
Monday, September 6th 2010 at 12:23 am |
Please note that they are plaining to remove the charges against US based subsidery Agility Holdig and it will not effect the charges against Agility Logistics and Agility DGS in Kuwait.
below is the statement
“Prosecutors then asked to have remaining charges dropped against the company’s U.S.-based subsidiary, Agility DGS Holdings.”
Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at 3:02 am |
HI,
I heard KGL is going to get the next DDKS Project. Please tell us when is the awarding?
Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at 3:32 am |
Hi,
Yesterday i call KGL to Know abt DDKS. They told me that they are in negotiation with USG and providing clarification in regard to their submitted bid and they are expecting to hear from USG in next couple of weeks. Lets see.
Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at 11:31 am |
Hey, did you hear that KGL has a JV partner ??
Yep, the DOJ is the best silent partner that KGL could have asked for to keep Agility from competing on DDKS.
I wonder if Agility will file a lawsuit against the USG for keeping them from competing on DDKS – all before being proven guilty in a court of law.
Normally, we cannot even get the Agency (Air Force, Army or DLA) to even add the Contractor onto the Excluded Party Listing System AFTER the Contracting Officer has gone to jail. The DOJ is THEN too busy to get the guilty DoD Contractor who paid the bribes listed, but in the case of Agility – they don’t mind putting them on there prior to proving them guilty AND taking away their contracts. Did something happen to our judicial system that I missed ? Innocent until proven guilty.
What a great JV partner eh KGL ? The DOJ are the best.
Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at 6:40 pm |
I always thought suspending a contractor prior to finding them guilty was an odd and unjust protocol too based on our legal system. Maybe that simply shows how long and protracted the process is and the DOJ wants to protect USG and the taxpayers. LOL. Riiiight. Well, yes they’ve lost and or are losing all of their contracts, but they are still generating millions from Prime Vendor and DDKS. Appears KGL being awarded the DDKS contract is a done deal. The KGL-related stocks (KGL and LOGISTICS) have sure jumped significantly the past few weeks. I assume DDKS, HL7 and the small potential for the Prime Vendor “amended bids” from KGL and Anham have everything to do with it.
Monday, September 13th 2010 at 1:00 am |
Hi,
After analyzing J&A regarding extension to Agility I found that their is another company
LatvianConnectionLLC.com
has the required indoor & outdoor warehousing capacity which leads the DLA to go for full and open competition. LatvianConnectionLLC is a limited liabibilty Co based in California and having office in Kuwait. Is there any chane for Latvian to win DDKS?
J&A link
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=365f7a741fda06a398ca41284f265f78&tab=core&_cview=0
Monday, September 13th 2010 at 2:50 am |
None! Ask Keven Barnes (Latvian Connection) if he even submitted a bid for DDKS. Yeah, that’s what I thought! My money’s on KGL based on their land, infrastructure and continued construction. A foreign (non-Kuwaiti) company would have to get a sponsor to provide the land. So sorry, but only Agility and KGL have the required amounts of of indoor and outdoor. Expect the award announcement very soon as the USG must start transferring stock from Agility immediately to meet their own February deadline.
Monday, September 13th 2010 at 10:50 am |
Quick, don’t be so quick to judgment. The USG conducted site visits in June and July and from what I’ve read online and in FOIAs, KGL wasn’t the only bidder with acceptable facilities. Not sure what location Latvian Connection proposed, I think Keven’s keeping this close to his vest, but the USG ruled KGL as the only viable vendor after all factors were evaluated. The USG released/revealed this information, clearly breaking the FAR, but as we all know the USG’s contracting personnel aren’t the most well trained, nor law abiding bunch.
Monday, September 13th 2010 at 11:49 pm |
I think USG is planning to give Agility another extension after Feb, 11 by delaying the award announcement. Agility must thanks USG for this delay.
Tuesday, September 14th 2010 at 12:21 am |
US court gave 14 days to each party Agility and procecutor to submit their proof before the court rule out. DDKS award will be delayed untill Sep 23, 11. DLA will wait the outcome.
Tuesday, September 14th 2010 at 3:03 am |
Highly doubtful DLA is waiting on the DOJ or Agility to do anything. Both had 10 months to rectify the situation. DLA can’t cross its fingers hoping they will come to a settlement or have Agility removed from suspension, then all forgiven. Won’t happen! DLA must ensure its operations continue without fail or serious delay, therefore DLA will award DDKS regardless of the Agility case.
Wednesday, September 15th 2010 at 12:03 am |
But another extension with Agility is possible after Feb 28 to ensure the smooth operation as there is no indication that USG is going to award DDKS in near future as they did with PV. (3 Months extension)
Wednesday, September 15th 2010 at 1:15 am |
DDKS award is imminent. Have patience. DLA wants to rid itself of Agility ASAP. Although technically they did receive an extension, the 4-6 month transition was always in DLA’s timeline. Look back at the original solicitation from spring 2009.
Saturday, September 18th 2010 at 11:26 pm |
Any update regarding DDKS award?
Can anybody tell me the location of Anham office in kuwait.
Monday, September 20th 2010 at 1:06 pm |
Saga,
Read my prior post. PATIENCE! It’s been 5 days. Bajesus!
Monday, September 20th 2010 at 11:05 pm |
need patienc. Thanks.
Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 12:52 am |
i think kgl didn’tget the hl7 contract
Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 4:26 am |
HL7 hasn’t been awarded yet, but I’d be very surprised if KGL wasn’t selected. More assets and drivers than anyone in Kuwait, so it will be difficult for the USG not to select them as one of the multiple (up to 4) awardees. That’s if their pricing is in the ballpark. I expect to see IAP, HETCO and possibly one of the current subcontractors selected as well. Agility is still ineligible and sold off over 1500 assets to competitors earlier this year, so they are out of the mix.
Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 8:30 am |
The DRMO Contract award to ARU Logistics was just canceled this week after overwhelming evidence that DLA could not ignore regarding the evaluation of how the bids were evaluated.
Camp Arifjan Contracting Officer Mike Diettel conducted a private solicitation of the TAOS (Agility) held contract as a private offering to his own selected bidders list. (TAOS was billing $236,000 per month) This was a 2 year solicitation worth $ 5.7 Million.
This took me 3 GAO protest filings before DLA finally canceled the award. The award drew 4 protesters total.
FEDBIZOPPS is there for a reason contracting officers. Why bypass it or put up your own single sole source when there is competition? The new FAC requires the J & A be posted at the time of the solicitation.
We had USAF TSgt Wakefield who was going to Single Sole source Agility’s National Aviation Services while the company has been on the Excluded Parties Listing System since Nov 2009 AND there were 80 DoD contractors that could perform that contract. DLA’s attorney who originally suspened NAS was astounded at the intention of the Air Force. That solicitation disappeared off of FBO.
The disturbing thing is, this occurred with a PARC on duty and his assistant. LTC Shane Dietrich and Jana Weston. This occurred with General Joe Bass on duty. If he can get the contracting officers to use FBO consistently for the Air Force and Army and DLA, then there would be no need for GAO protests or pushing to have warrants yanked.
Bottom line it seems is that corruption is alive and well in Kuwait and DLA will be conducting this solicitation from Battle Creek, Michigan instead of Kuwait.
Monday, September 27th 2010 at 7:38 am |
There is almost one month over and still there is no news about DDKS award. I guss due to withdrawl of US forces from Iraq, USG is plaining to cancell the DDKS requirement as they might do not need it anymore. Its almost one month from anticipated award date of Aug 31, 10.
Bye Bye KGL
Monday, September 27th 2010 at 9:21 am |
Wake up KFC! DDKS supports the entire region, not just Iraq. That includes Kuwait, Afghanistan, Pakistan, ships at sea, the entire gulf, etc. The DDKS requirement will exist longer than we’re alive. I think DSCP is simply taking their time analyzing the costs and getting their ducks in a row. Look at all of the other OIF and OEF contracts. DISASTERS! Is is scandalous that DSCP has taken over 10 months to evaluate, award, and transfer to another contractor when they had the solicitation completed last fall, granted several changes have been made.
Monday, September 27th 2010 at 10:40 am |
Ms. Sparky: FBO was published on a Saturday?? No wonder the things you write make no sense at all and are unfounded, you don’t have a clue what day it is! Even the simple facts are a challenge for you. 27 August was a Friday, not a Saturday. Ditto to Mr. Sensen. PLEASE get your facts straight before you talk smack.
Monday, September 27th 2010 at 7:00 pm |
Which of my posts are inaccurate Mr. Taxpayer? PLEASE tell me.
Tuesday, September 28th 2010 at 10:40 am |
Everyone of your comments above has false information in it. You’re sadly misinformed.
Tuesday, September 28th 2010 at 11:45 am |
My last four posts are completely factual. (September 14th 2010 at 3:03 am, September 15th 2010 at 1:15 am, September 23rd 2010 at 4:26 am, September 27th 2010 at 9:21 am). Which post(s) are you referring to?
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 at 5:26 am |
Sir,
I guess USG is going to annouce the DDKS award on Oct 30, 10 so new awardee (KGL) will be ready in 4 months for full operation. Please correct me if my prediction is wrong.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 at 7:08 am |
The timeline is in the hands of the USG. Appears they are still working out the minute details of the DDKS contract with KGL. Award could be in one week or three weeks. Who knows? Has anyone contacted KGL lately about DDKS or SPV? I haven’t heard anything since KGL’s Chairman said SPV was “still up for grabs” and DDKS was in negotiations.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 at 7:47 am |
What I heard from KGL HR, they does not know any thing about the anouncement. Its only USG who knows when they are going to award the contract.
Monday, October 4th 2010 at 11:40 pm |
Helloo Everyone.
Note DDKS award is going to Anham LLC this is almost confirmed. I heard from different sources that USG is going to award DDKS to Anham ( A US Co who won the PV.)
My sources says they already receive letter of intent from USG and the award is going to anounce very soon.
Also I called KGL, they also not so optimistic about their chances to win DDKS. DDKS to Anham is confirmed I guss.
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 at 12:33 am |
Saga,
You information is completely wrong! Anham didn’t even submit a bid for DDKS. Stop spreading rumors.
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 at 6:33 am |
I’m glad you piped up. That is my understanding as well. I think Anham has their hands full with the Prime Vendor contract.
Wednesday, October 6th 2010 at 2:58 am |
who else have a chance to win DDKS except Kuwait Gulf Link?
Wednesday, October 6th 2010 at 3:13 am |
KGL is the only bidder. The FOIA posted this on website verifies this claim. Reread the document closely. In addition, an internet government acquisition tracking service confirmed this fact with the USG.
Thursday, October 7th 2010 at 12:19 am |
means that DDKS award to KGL is 100% confirmed. But the only question is when the award is going to be announce. Anticipated date was Aug 31 and deadline is over by 2 months..
Thursday, October 7th 2010 at 12:36 am |
Saga,
October 7th (today) makes the award 5 weeks overdue, not two months. I believe DLA is trying to squeeze KGL’s price as much as possible. If GAO would have denied the earlier Sole Source Protest by Keven Barnes (Latvian Connection LLC), DLA could have demanded a cost-plus contract. Not sure if KGL has approved cost accounting systems though. Maybe that’s the cause of the delay. Most of the this RFP is FFP, so it appears DLA wants the best of both worlds.
My prediction: DLA will have to extend Agility AGAIN to allow for a proper transition. FYI. Agility is still suspended. DLA disgusts me!
Thursday, October 7th 2010 at 2:55 am |
John,
KGL is a well managed co and i am sure while submitting their bid they analyised each component of requirement and they must be aware of requied cost accounting system. They must have required cost accounting system. I am sure their is something else causing the delay like KGL affiliation with Irnians, dispute of killing US Army personnel. Apart from this KGL id s Kuwaiti based co and they are not going to pay a single dollar tax to US Governament from their profit. USG wants a american co to run DDKS so they can pay the tax and recruite more US citizen.
Friday, October 8th 2010 at 8:04 am |
Actually, the DDKS contract doesn’t require a USG-approved cost accounting system. Did you read the solicitation? Unfortunately, only the Kuwaitis (i.e. Agility and KGL) have the infrastructure required to make this happen. Doubtful taxes and hiring Americans have anything to do with it. Both companies employ Americans. A commercial ferry to/from an Iranian port? Don’t think so. I think the USG simply doesn’t want the hassle of leaving Agility, so they’re attempting to force KGL to submit to their wishes. Honestly, I think it’s the USG that’s in a bind, not KGL. Based on this HUGE delay, I foresee a second extension given to a suspended contractor, Agility.
Crazy how ITT is on probation and still wins KBOSSS over several other legitimate bidders. Agility has been suspended for nearly a year and the USG continues to extend their contracts (DDKS, SPV) after ample time has passed to transition to a new contractor. I hope Anham is prepared to takeover SPV sooner rather than later. Speaking of Anham and SPV, whatever happened to the two award protests? Anham still doesn’t meet the contract requirements for force protection standards and pallets. How can the GAO allow DSCP to waive safety standards that may affect our troops? Appears saving money is more important to the USG than contract compliance.
Who knows how long this DDKS award delay will last. I’m not holding my breath.
Friday, October 8th 2010 at 6:54 am |
i fully agreed with you
Saturday, October 9th 2010 at 1:39 am |
Nobody knows when the award is going to announce. Surely not in couple of months.
KGL wishing you best of luck.
Saturday, October 9th 2010 at 4:57 am |
MY SOURCES SAYS THAT THEIR ARE RUMOUR IN KGL WAREHOUSE MINA ABDULLAH THAT THEY ARE GOING TO START FROM 1ST NOV, 10. CAN ANYBODY CONFIRM THIS?
Monday, October 11th 2010 at 2:00 am |
Another news DDKS award is going to be announce in Nov mid. USG will decide in Nov to extend or not to Agility. This is the latest on DDKS.
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at 5:17 am |
A KGL insider contacted me today and revealed that the USG has finally awarded the DDKS contract to KGL and an official announcement will be made shortly. I’ve heard so much speculation over the past few months, can anyone confirm this? Does anyone know the phone number of the KGL media/PR representative so we can learn the truth?
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at 12:16 pm |
HOW DO I GET MY HANDS ON THAT “CRIMINAL DIRTY MONEY” BEING GIVEN OUT BY “FILTHY AMERICAN SYSTEM…..
DO I NEED TO BE WHITE, A MASON, A MAFIA OR JUST PLAIN “CRIMINAL” LIVING A “THUG LIFE”
WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THE ANSWER??????
SO I CAN “CONVERT”……AND GET ME A “FIST FULL” OF THAT “GREEN POWER”
SO SOME DAY, I CAN “EXPLOIT”, MENTALLY ABUSE PEOPLE AND GET AWAY WITH “MURDER” OR RAPE…..IT’S THE AMERICAN WAY OF DOING BUSINESS…..
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at 5:34 am |
I haven’t heard anything from anyone, but the award announcement wouldn’t surprise me as the USG needs to get off their ass and do something immediately. Honestly, how can they extend Agility any longer? Sheesh!
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at 5:36 am |
Interesting news (rumor?). I’ll call around and see what I can pull from my sources in Kuwait.
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at 10:22 pm |
I’m still asking around about the DDKS award. Appears the award is still pending.
Friday, October 15th 2010 at 9:44 am |
A month ago USG and kgl resumed negotiations and took corrective measures which is a clear indication that usg in a process to finalize the award, i fully agrred that contract is already awardd and you will see the officail announcement very soooon.
Friday, October 15th 2010 at 10:23 am |
I agree. I expect to see the award announced by October 31, possibly coupled with a supplemental extension to Agility due to the USG taking so long to officially award the contract to KGL. It still astonishes me that the USG hasn’t run full speed away from Agility and Tarek Sultan.
Friday, October 15th 2010 at 11:17 am |
My contacts suggest the USG will award the DDKS contract to KGL by November 1 come hell or high water.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 at 11:17 pm |
Sir,
DDKS award announcement is already delayed by two months and this is a massive dealy. I think DLA only wants Agility to perform DDKS and seems they have no intention to announce the award in near future bcz they preffred, like and want Agility. You will see the another extension to Agility soon with no DDKS anouncement.
Friday, October 15th 2010 at 1:35 pm |
Beutel, Richard, CIV, WSO-CWC [richard.beutel@wartimecontracting.gov],
robert.dickson@wartimecontracting.gov,
jeffrey.brand@wartimecontracting.gov,
adam.weaver@wartimecontracting.gov.
megan.herberger@wartimecontracting.gov
Thank you very much for contacting the Commission on Wartime Contracting (CWC) regarding bidding practices you have encountered with respect to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Army. As you may know, the CWC is an independent, bipartisan legislative commission established to study waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in wartime contracting in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. We take this mandate very seriously and sincerely appreciate your assistance in informing us of a potential instance of contract mismanagement in Kuwait.
After receiving your comment on August 18, 2010, CWC legal staff processed and discussed your information.
At this time, the CWC has completed our review of the matter and made the above recommendation based on the valuable information you provided. We will continue to monitor this issue and would appreciate your continued communication with us if you become aware of additional information. Finally, we value the opportunity to contact you in the future should this matter become the subject of one of our hearings, specific policy recommendations, or other initiatives.
Thank you again for contacting us about this very important issue. We sincerely appreciate your service and commitment to helping end instances of waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in wartime contracting in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan.
If you wish to report fraud, waste, and abuse by ITT, CSA, VSE, KRH, or Quest, then write this Commission on Wartime Contracting.
Monday, October 18th 2010 at 11:54 pm |
Helloooooo,
Officially DLA is going to move DDKS from Kuwait to Bahrain. This is 100% confirmed. KGL is totaly out of businesssssss. DLA is going to extend Agility till Aug 2011 and after that they are going to wind up their Kuwait Operation.
Tuesday, October 19th 2010 at 10:46 am |
Isn’t that interesting! Thanks
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 3:58 am |
i dont think it is logically practicle to move DDKS from Kuwait to Bahrain and to extend Agility till Aug 2011 as Agility is still suspende.
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 5:42 am |
Doesn’t CSA have DDKS?
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 6:02 am |
You means that CSA is going to handle DDKS, please correct me if i am wrong.
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 6:12 am |
Sorry!! Not enough coffee this morning. I got my contract acronyms confused! Agility does have DDKS.
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 6:05 am |
The result for SP3300-10-R-0021 DDKA was announced and awarded to Safe Ports. But the result for SP3300-10-R-0020 DDKS is still pending. who will be the fortunate bidder and when the award is going to be announce.
Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 7:47 am |
Better you will ask to John Senson.
Friday, October 22nd 2010 at 9:40 am |
The estimated six month extension to Agility is for transition and movement of DLA managed material from the current contractor (Agility/PWC) owned facility to a new location to be determined under the competitive solicitation SP330010R0020.
my question is when the result for Sp330010r0020 will be announced? whether its going to be annouced or not? I am not sure. I think DLA is happy with Agility and will keep Agility forever.
Friday, October 29th 2010 at 6:08 pm |
I’ll say it again! Safe Ports DID NOT even submit a proposal. Stop spreading rumors KFC.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 5:29 am |
KFC is not spreading rumors. KFC posted that DDKA was awarded to Safe Ports, which is correct. KFC also posted that DDKS is still pending, which is also correct. Please look at the post again.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 10:43 pm |
My mistake. Apologies KFC.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 1:42 am |
Everybody having some interest in DDKS is so confused about the award. So many rumours around. Somebody says that its already awarded to Agility for another five years. Some says that DDKS extended till Aug 2011 to Agility and then it moves to Bahrain. Peoples knowing KGL they saying that its awarded to KGL and so many others different stories from different peoples. Totally messed up.
But the important thing is that solicitation # SP330010R0020 is not awarded or cancelled. Last modification was issued on May 17, 2010. OOh nobody knows whats going to happened. Does anybody knows???????????????????????
Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 11:04 pm |
John Jensen – sorry, it does work like that.
You deal with our enemies – you will not see USG work. Obviously, Pam is putting pressure in Congress that has them taking notice.
Next, KGL just might have some bank accounts frozen and they might be on the sidelines like Agility.
IF – KGL were in the good graces of DLA, and have built the warehouses that they did – don’t you think they would have been awarded already.
Your “reality” and reasoning are flawed.
So “Sorry USG, it doesn’t work that way” is a bit of false bravado. Tell your friends at KGL that IRAN like YEMEN is on our $H!+ List. QUEST should take notice.
Sunday, October 31st 2010 at 12:13 am |
My comments of “it doesn’t work that way” refer to the USG wanting everything and not wanting to pay for the superior product/service. I agree about punishing Iran, even if theat means avoiding contractors that conduct any type of business with the government of Iran, directly or indirectly. The USG is taking a hard line to make the sanctions negatively affect Iran, more than ever before. Appears the USG finally has wisened up and is attempting to close most of the loopholes. Has the USG requested such a certification letter from all potential awardees?
Sunday, October 31st 2010 at 4:43 am |
John is absolutely right… when a company low balls a contract, the people who really get screwed are the employees who have to do more with less. If a company comes in too low to be reasonable, the government should, without hesitation, throw the bid out… but they don’t. They award the contract, and the employees end up working for peanuts, riding crappy buses to work, just so they can work longer hours (overtime being cheaper than more employees) and live in sub-standard housing.