DoD Awards Boeing $40.5M for Space Situational Awareness R&D
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $40,481,139 ($40.5M)
Contractor: THE Boeing Company
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2016-05-03
End Date: 2022-03-01
Contract Duration: 2,128 days
Daily Burn Rate: $19.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: R&D
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF RASTER - OPERATIONAL SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SSA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
Place of Performance
Location: ALBUQUERQUE, BERNALILLO County, NEW MEXICO, 87109
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $40.5 million to THE BOEING COMPANY for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF RASTER - OPERATIONAL SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SSA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) Key points: 1. Significant investment in critical space domain awareness capabilities. 2. Boeing, a major defense contractor, secured this award. 3. Potential risks include cost overruns and technology obsolescence. 4. Spending aligns with the broader defense sector's focus on space.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's cost-plus-fixed-fee structure allows for flexibility but carries inherent cost risk. Benchmarking against similar R&D contracts is difficult due to the specialized nature of SSA.
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. However, the specific award type (delivery order) might indicate it's part of a larger IDIQ, limiting direct price comparison for this specific order.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are supporting advanced research in a critical national security area, with the potential for long-term strategic benefits.
Public Impact
Enhances national security by improving understanding of the space environment. Supports technological advancements in satellite tracking and threat detection. Could lead to more resilient and secure space-based assets.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract type can lead to cost overruns.
- Long contract duration increases risk of technology obsolescence.
- Reliance on a single large contractor for critical R&D.
Positive Signals
- Addresses a high-priority national security need.
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Potential for significant technological advancements.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the R&D sector, specifically focusing on space situational awareness. Spending in this niche area is driven by increasing global space activity and potential threats, requiring continuous technological investment.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific subcontracting or participation by small businesses in this contract award.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is likely managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), responsible for ensuring contract compliance and performance. The fixed-fee component provides some level of cost control.
Related Government Programs
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Overruns (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee)
- Technology Obsolescence (Long Duration)
- Sole-Source Reliance (Potential)
- Performance Measurement Difficulty (R&D Nature)
Tags
research-and-development-in-the-physical, department-of-defense, nm, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $40.5 million to THE BOEING COMPANY. IGF::OT::IGF RASTER - OPERATIONAL SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SSA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is THE BOEING COMPANY.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $40.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2016-05-03. End: 2022-03-01.
What is the projected return on investment for this R&D spending in terms of enhanced space security?
Quantifying the ROI for R&D in space situational awareness is challenging. The primary return is expected in the form of improved national security posture, reduced risk of space-based threats, and enhanced operational capabilities. The long-term strategic value often outweighs immediate financial returns, making direct ROI metrics difficult to apply.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of this R&D effort?
Success metrics for this R&D contract likely focus on the development of advanced algorithms, improved data fusion techniques, enhanced tracking accuracy, and the successful demonstration of new SSA capabilities. Specific KPIs would be defined in the contract's statement of work, potentially including metrics related to detection range, object identification, and prediction accuracy.
How does this contract contribute to the overall DoD strategy for space domain awareness?
This contract directly supports the DoD's strategic imperative to maintain situational awareness in the increasingly congested and contested space domain. The R&D aims to develop next-generation capabilities essential for tracking objects, identifying threats, and ensuring the safe and secure use of space for national security and economic interests.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Scientific Research and Development Services › Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › OTHER RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: FA945113R0243
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 4411 THE 25 WAY, SUITE 350, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $43,183,445
Exercised Options: $43,183,445
Current Obligation: $40,481,139
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 69
Total Subaward Amount: $7,504,933
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: FA945116D0001
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2016-05-03
Current End Date: 2022-03-01
Potential End Date: 2022-03-01 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2024-04-18
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