Solicitation - Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract for the FDA Forensic Chemistry Center Project 3

Post-award modifications total 200% of the original award. Change orders exceeding 50% suggest scope creep, poor initial estimates, or intentional low-bidding.

Construction contract in a cold-climate state awarded during winter months (Dec-Feb). Outdoor construction during winter faces weather limitations.

This agency's spending on this type of work increased significantly vs prior years. Rapid spending increases often outpace oversight capacity.

The Government Accountability Office has identified contract management challenges in this agency's operational area, recommending strengthened management controls. This is a systemic observation about the procurement environment, not a reflection on any individual contract or contractor.