DoD Awards $53.2M for Ammunition Storage to SOC Nevada LLC Under Full and Open Competition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $53,228,437 ($53.2M)

Contractor: SOC Nevada LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2010-10-28

End Date: 2012-07-26

Contract Duration: 637 days

Daily Burn Rate: $83.6K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: DELIVERY ORDER 0001 TO W52P1J-11-D-0002 FOR STORAGE OF AMMUNITION AND INERT ITEMS. THIS SATISFIES THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM FOR THE IDIQ CONTRACT W52P1J-11-D-0002.

Place of Performance

Location: HAWTHORNE, MINERAL County, NEVADA, 89415

State: Nevada Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $53.2 million to SOC NEVADA LLC for work described as: DELIVERY ORDER 0001 TO W52P1J-11-D-0002 FOR STORAGE OF AMMUNITION AND INERT ITEMS. THIS SATISFIES THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM FOR THE IDIQ CONTRACT W52P1J-11-D-0002. Key points: 1. This award represents the guaranteed minimum for the IDIQ contract. 2. SOC Nevada LLC is the sole awardee for this specific delivery order. 3. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, indicating price certainty. 4. Facilities Support Services are being procured, a common government need.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount is $53.2M. Without specific unit costs or historical data for similar storage contracts, a direct pricing assessment is difficult. However, the award satisfies the guaranteed minimum, suggesting it meets a baseline need.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: The $53.2M award for essential storage services represents a necessary expenditure for the Department of Defense, with competition aiming to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently.

Public Impact

Ensures the secure storage of ammunition and inert items, critical for national defense readiness. Supports military operations by providing necessary logistical infrastructure. The contract duration spans over 600 days, indicating a significant operational requirement.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 83 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Lack of detailed cost breakdown for unit pricing.
  • Limited insight into the specific services provided beyond 'storage'.

Positive Signals

  • Awarded under full and open competition.
  • Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty.
  • Satisfies the guaranteed minimum for the IDIQ contract.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Facilities Support Services, a broad category encompassing various operational support functions. Benchmarks for this sector can vary widely based on the specific services and location.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-asides were considered or if the scope necessitated larger contractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The award is a Delivery Order against an existing IDIQ contract, suggesting prior vetting and oversight. However, specific oversight mechanisms for this particular order are not detailed in the provided data.

Related Government Programs

  • Facilities Support Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Army Programs

Risk Flags

  • Lack of detailed cost breakdown.
  • No specific performance metrics provided.
  • Potential for cost escalation in future orders if not managed.
  • Limited visibility into the specific nature of 'inert items'.

Tags

facilities-support-services, department-of-defense, nv, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $53.2 million to SOC NEVADA LLC. DELIVERY ORDER 0001 TO W52P1J-11-D-0002 FOR STORAGE OF AMMUNITION AND INERT ITEMS. THIS SATISFIES THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM FOR THE IDIQ CONTRACT W52P1J-11-D-0002.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is SOC NEVADA LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $53.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2010-10-28. End: 2012-07-26.

What is the specific breakdown of costs per unit of storage or per item stored to better assess value?

The provided data lacks a granular breakdown of costs per unit of storage or per item. To conduct a thorough value assessment, details on storage capacity, item types, and associated handling fees would be necessary. This would allow for comparison against industry benchmarks and potentially identify areas for cost optimization in future solicitations.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this storage contract and how is performance being measured?

The provided data does not specify the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this storage contract. Understanding metrics such as inventory accuracy, security compliance, response times for retrieval, and facility maintenance standards is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the service and the contractor's performance. Without these, it's difficult to gauge the true operational success beyond basic delivery.

How does the pricing of this contract compare to similar ammunition storage contracts awarded by other agencies or in different regions?

A direct comparison of pricing is challenging without access to a broader dataset of similar contracts. Factors like location (Nevada), specific security requirements for ammunition, and the duration of the contract significantly influence costs. A comprehensive benchmark analysis would require identifying comparable contracts and adjusting for these variables to determine if the $53.2M award represents a competitive market rate.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation ServicesFacilities Support ServicesFacilities Support Services

Product/Service Code: OPERATION OF GOVT OWNED FACILITYOPERATE GOVT OWNED BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: DAY & Zimmermann Group Inc., the (UEI: 007913486)

Address: 2 S MAINE AVE, HAWTHORNE, NV, 89415

Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $53,228,437

Exercised Options: $53,228,437

Current Obligation: $53,228,437

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W52P1J11D0002

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2010-10-28

Current End Date: 2012-07-26

Potential End Date: 2012-07-26 12:07:00

Last Modified: 2019-06-13

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