DoD's $15M Contract for Recruiter Services Awarded to Engility LLC Under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,093,145 ($15.1M)
Contractor: Engility LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-11-19
End Date: 2011-01-11
Contract Duration: 783 days
Daily Burn Rate: $19.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: RECRUITERS
Place of Performance
Location: FORT KNOX, HARDIN County, KENTUCKY, 40121
State: Kentucky Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $15.1 million to ENGILITY LLC for work described as: RECRUITERS Key points: 1. The contract value of $15.09 million for recruiter services indicates a significant investment in talent acquisition. 2. Engility LLC secured this contract, suggesting competitive capabilities in the professional employer organization sector. 3. The duration of 783 days (over 2 years) implies a need for sustained recruitment support. 4. The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $15.09 million for recruiter services appears reasonable given the duration and the nature of the services. Benchmarking against similar contracts for professional employer organizations would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using full and open competition, which typically leads to competitive pricing and ensures the government receives the best value. The number of bids received (8) further supports a healthy competition.
Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition generally benefits taxpayers by driving down costs through market forces, ensuring efficient use of public funds.
Public Impact
Ensures the Department of Defense has access to qualified personnel through professional recruiting services. Supports military readiness by facilitating the recruitment of service members. Provides employment opportunities within the professional employer organization sector.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics in the provided data.
- Potential for vendor lock-in if follow-on contracts are not competitively bid.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Multiple bids received (8), indicating market interest.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type helps control costs.
Sector Analysis
The professional employer organization sector provides essential human resource and recruitment services. This contract, valued at $15.09 million, falls within a typical range for large-scale government recruitment support, reflecting the sector's role in supporting federal agencies.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine the extent of small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The award under full and open competition suggests a standard procurement process. Oversight would focus on contract performance, adherence to terms, and delivery of recruitment services as specified.
Related Government Programs
- Professional Employer Organizations
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited information on performance metrics.
- Potential for unaddressed small business participation.
- Contract duration is substantial, requiring ongoing monitoring.
- Specific details of service scope are not provided.
Tags
professional-employer-organizations, department-of-defense, ky, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $15.1 million to ENGILITY LLC. RECRUITERS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ENGILITY 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 $15.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-11-19. End: 2011-01-11.
What was the specific scope of services provided under this contract, and how did it align with the DoD's recruitment needs?
The provided data identifies the contract as being for 'RECRUITERS' and the NAICS code 561330 points to 'Professional Employer Organizations'. This suggests the services likely encompassed sourcing, screening, and potentially onboarding candidates to fill military or civilian positions within the Department of Defense. The alignment would depend on the specific recruitment challenges faced by the Army at the time of award.
How did the pricing structure of this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar recruitment services during the 2008-2011 period?
Without specific details on the per-unit costs (e.g., cost per hire, retainer fees) or the exact services rendered, a precise comparison to industry benchmarks is challenging. However, the firm fixed-price structure and the competitive bidding process suggest an effort to achieve cost-effectiveness. A detailed cost analysis would be required to confirm if the pricing was indeed competitive.
What were the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of Engility LLC's recruitment services under this contract?
The provided data does not specify the KPIs. Effective oversight would typically involve tracking metrics such as time-to-fill positions, quality of hires (e.g., retention rates), candidate satisfaction, and cost-per-hire. The absence of this information in the summary data limits the assessment of service effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Employment Services › Professional Employer Organizations
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W9124D07R0054
Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 008898843)
Address: 1320 BRADDOCK PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $15,093,145
Exercised Options: $15,093,145
Current Obligation: $15,093,145
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W9124D08D0006
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-11-19
Current End Date: 2011-01-11
Potential End Date: 2011-01-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-11-20
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