Department of the Army awards $21M for BPS kits, not competed, impacting aircraft parts manufacturing
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $21,022,785 ($21.0M)
Contractor: THE Protective Group Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2012-03-23
End Date: 2013-06-03
Contract Duration: 437 days
Daily Burn Rate: $48.1K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: DELIVERY ORDER 0004 IS BEING ISSUED TO PROCURE THE FOLLOWING BPS KIT PART NUMBERS AND QUANTITIES: BPS60R1 CREW A - QTY OF 250, BPS60R1 CREW B - QTY OF 242, BPS60R4 - QTY 50, BPS60R5 - QTY OF 300, AND BPS60HR7 - QTY OF 150.
Place of Performance
Location: HIALEAH, MIAMI-DADE County, FLORIDA, 33014
State: Florida Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $21.0 million to THE PROTECTIVE GROUP INC for work described as: DELIVERY ORDER 0004 IS BEING ISSUED TO PROCURE THE FOLLOWING BPS KIT PART NUMBERS AND QUANTITIES: BPS60R1 CREW A - QTY OF 250, BPS60R1 CREW B - QTY OF 242, BPS60R4 - QTY 50, BPS60R5 - QTY OF 300, AND BPS60HR7 - QTY OF 150. Key points: 1. Procurement of various BPS kit part numbers with specific quantities. 2. Contract awarded to The Protective Group Inc. for $21,022,785.44. 3. This is a Delivery Order (DO) under an existing contract. 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount is $21,022,785.44. Without competitive bidding or a clear benchmark for these specific BPS kits, assessing value for money is challenging. The pricing is based on a firm fixed price contract.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was not competed, indicating a limited competition approach. This lack of competition may have limited price discovery and potentially led to a higher overall cost for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The absence of competition for this $21M award means taxpayers may not have received the best possible price for these aircraft parts.
Public Impact
Ensures availability of critical BPS kits for Department of the Army operations. Supports a specific manufacturer in the aircraft parts sector. Potential for higher costs due to non-competitive award.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpayment
Positive Signals
- Supports critical defense needs
- Firm fixed price contract provides cost certainty
Sector Analysis
This spending falls under the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing sector. Benchmarks for similar, non-competed procurements are difficult to establish, but competitive processes typically yield better pricing.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this specific delivery order award. The contract was awarded to The Protective Group Inc.
Oversight & Accountability
The award is a Delivery Order (DO) under an existing contract, suggesting some level of pre-award oversight. However, the lack of competition for this specific order warrants further scrutiny regarding justification and price reasonableness.
Related Government Programs
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Limited transparency on justification
- No clear benchmark for value assessment
Tags
other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equip, department-of-defense, fl, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $21.0 million to THE PROTECTIVE GROUP INC. DELIVERY ORDER 0004 IS BEING ISSUED TO PROCURE THE FOLLOWING BPS KIT PART NUMBERS AND QUANTITIES: BPS60R1 CREW A - QTY OF 250, BPS60R1 CREW B - QTY OF 242, BPS60R4 - QTY 50, BPS60R5 - QTY OF 300, AND BPS60HR7 - QTY OF 150.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is THE PROTECTIVE GROUP INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $21.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2012-03-23. End: 2013-06-03.
What was the justification for not competing this delivery order, and was a sole-source justification properly documented?
The provided data states the contract was 'NOT COMPETED'. Without further documentation, it's unclear if a limited competition was conducted or if a sole-source justification was approved. Understanding the rationale is crucial for assessing if the government received fair value and if procurement regulations were followed.
What is the historical pricing for these BPS kits, and how does this award compare to previous pricing or industry benchmarks?
The data does not provide historical pricing for these specific BPS kit part numbers. A thorough analysis would require accessing previous contract awards for these items or comparable parts to establish a baseline and determine if the current $21M award represents a fair market price, especially given the lack of competition.
What is the criticality of these BPS kits to Army operations, and are there alternative solutions or suppliers available?
The criticality of the BPS kits is implied by their procurement for the Department of the Army. However, the data doesn't detail their specific function or operational impact. Investigating alternative solutions or suppliers, even if not pursued for this award, is essential for future procurement strategies and ensuring long-term availability and cost-effectiveness.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing › Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: AEROSPACE CRAFT AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 14000 NW 58TH CT, HIALEAH, FL, 26
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Federally Funded Research and Development Corp, Manufacturer of Goods, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $21,022,785
Exercised Options: $21,022,785
Current Obligation: $21,022,785
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W58RGZ10D0155
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2012-03-23
Current End Date: 2013-06-03
Potential End Date: 2013-06-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-10-15
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