DoD Awards $19.3M for Program Management/Support Services to Sigmatech Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $20,201,360 ($20.2M)

Contractor: Sigmatech Inc

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2005-10-26

End Date: 2011-11-15

Contract Duration: 2,211 days

Daily Burn Rate: $9.1K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: 200604!000259!2100!W31P4Q!USA AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND!W31P4Q05A0026 !A!N! !Y!0006 ! !20051026!20060930!193460839!193460839!193460839!N!SIGMATECH INC !689 DISCOVERY DR NW STE 5 !HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000136687!Y!N!000000000000!R408!PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541330!E! !7! !S! ! ! !99990909!C! ! !N!Z!A!N!J!2!003! ! !Z!N!Z! ! !Y!A!N!N!Z! ! ! !A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: HUNTSVILLE, MADISON County, ALABAMA, 35806

State: Alabama Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $20.2 million to SIGMATECH INC for work described as: 200604!000259!2100!W31P4Q!USA AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND!W31P4Q05A0026 !A!N! !Y!0006 ! !20051026!20060930!193460839!193460839!193460839!N!SIGMATECH INC !689 DISCOVERY DR NW STE 5 !HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000136687!Y!N!000000000000!R40… Key points: 1. Contract awarded for program management and support services. 2. Sigmatech Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. The contract has a duration of 2211 days. 4. The sector is primarily Engineering Services.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount is $19,346,083.90. Without more comparable contracts for similar program management and support services, it is difficult to definitively assess if this pricing is competitive.

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 data does not specify the number of bids received or the evaluation criteria used, which impacts the assessment of price discovery.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers are impacted by the $19.3 million expenditure for these services, with the value for money dependent on the effectiveness of the program management and support provided.

Public Impact

Ensures continued program management and support for critical aviation and missile command operations. Supports a specific company, Sigmatech Inc., through a government contract. The duration of the contract suggests a long-term need for these services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detailed performance metrics.
Limited information on competition effectiveness.
Potential for cost overruns in long-term contracts.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Clear statement of work for program management.
Fixed-price contract type can provide cost certainty.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), a broad category encompassing professional services related to engineering design and consulting. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on project complexity and duration.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was solicited or achieved through subcontracting.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. Standard government oversight mechanisms would apply, but specific details on monitoring and accountability for this contract are not provided.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Department of Defense Contracting
Department of the Army Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed service description.
No information on number of bids received.
No specific performance metrics provided.
Potential for scope creep in long-term support contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $20.2 million to SIGMATECH INC. 200604!000259!2100!W31P4Q!USA AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND!W31P4Q05A0026 !A!N! !Y!0006 ! !20051026!20060930!193460839!193460839!193460839!N!SIGMATECH INC !689 DISCOVERY DR NW STE 5 !HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000136687!Y!N!000000000000!R408!PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541330!E! !7! !S! ! ! !99990909!C! ! !N!Z!A!N!J!2!003! ! !Z!N!Z! ! !Y!A!N!N!Z! ! ! !A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is SIGMATECH 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 $20.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-10-26. End: 2011-11-15.

What specific program management and support services are being provided under this contract, and how do they align with the USA Aviation and Missile Command's strategic objectives?

The contract specifies 'PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES'. While the exact nature of these services isn't detailed, they likely involve planning, organizing, and overseeing projects related to aviation and missile systems. Their alignment with strategic objectives would depend on the specific programs being managed, such as acquisition, development, or sustainment of key defense assets.

Given the full and open competition, what was the range of bids received, and how did Sigmatech Inc.'s proposal demonstrate superior value or technical capability to justify the award?

The provided data states 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION' but does not include the number of bids or specific evaluation details. To assess the value demonstration, one would need access to the solicitation documents and the source selection decision, which would outline the competitive landscape and the rationale for selecting Sigmatech Inc. over other potential offerors.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will the government measure the effectiveness of Sigmatech Inc.'s program management and support services over its duration?

Key performance indicators are not explicitly detailed in the provided data. Effective measurement would typically involve metrics related to schedule adherence, cost control, quality of deliverables, and overall program success. The government contracting officer and technical representatives would be responsible for monitoring these aspects throughout the contract's lifecycle.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Sigmatech, Inc.

Address: 689 DISCOVERY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35806

Business Categories: Category Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $12,984,606

Exercised Options: $12,984,606

Current Obligation: $20,201,360

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W31P4Q05A0026

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline