DoD's $15.4M Construction Management Contract Awarded to AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $15,364,116 ($15.4M)

Contractor: Aecom/Parsons, a Joint Venture

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2008-12-29

End Date: 2009-12-31

Contract Duration: 367 days

Daily Burn Rate: $41.9K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Construction

Official Description: PROJECT AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Place of Performance

Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County, VIRGINIA, 22202

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $15.4 million to AECOM/PARSONS, A JOINT VENTURE for work described as: PROJECT AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Key points: 1. Contract awarded for project and technical construction management services. 2. AECOM/Parsons, a joint venture, secured the award. 3. The contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 4. Awarded by the Department of Defense via Washington Headquarters Services. 5. This was a delivery order under a larger contract.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract was a delivery order, suggesting it was part of a pre-existing agreement. Without knowing the original contract's pricing structure and competition, assessing the value of this specific order is difficult. The total award amount is $15.4M.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, as a delivery order, the price discovery mechanism is tied to the parent contract.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is positive for taxpayer value. The specific impact depends on the pricing negotiated in the parent contract.

Public Impact

Supports critical infrastructure management for the Department of Defense. Ensures professional oversight of construction projects. Contributes to the operational readiness of defense facilities.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Delivery order nature obscures direct price comparison.
  • Small business participation not indicated.

Positive Signals

  • Full and open competition utilized.
  • Experienced joint venture likely provides strong technical capabilities.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional services sector, specifically management consulting for construction. Benchmarks for similar management consulting contracts vary widely based on scope and duration.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if the parent contract had small business considerations.

Oversight & Accountability

As a delivery order under a larger contract, oversight is likely managed through the existing framework. The Department of Defense typically has robust oversight mechanisms for its construction projects.

Related Government Programs

  • Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Washington Headquarters Services Programs

Risk Flags

  • Lack of detail on parent contract.
  • No specific project scope provided.
  • No performance metrics available.
  • Small business participation not evident.

Tags

administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $15.4 million to AECOM/PARSONS, A JOINT VENTURE. PROJECT AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is AECOM/PARSONS, A JOINT VENTURE.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $15.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2008-12-29. End: 2009-12-31.

What was the original contract vehicle and its pricing structure?

The provided data indicates this was a delivery order (aw: DELIVERY ORDER) under a larger contract. To fully assess value and pricing, details of the parent contract, including its type (e.g., IDIQ, FSS), its original competition, and its cost structure (e.g., labor rates, overhead), would be necessary. This information is crucial for understanding the full context of the $15.4M award.

What specific construction projects did this management contract cover?

The data identifies the service as 'PROJECT AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT' but does not specify the particular projects undertaken. Understanding the scope of work, including the type, size, and complexity of the construction projects managed under this $15.4M award, is essential for evaluating the appropriateness of the cost and the effectiveness of the management services provided by AECOM/Parsons.

Were there any performance metrics or KPIs tied to this delivery order?

The provided data does not include information on specific performance metrics or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with this delivery order. For a comprehensive assessment of effectiveness and value, it would be important to know if the contract included measurable goals related to project timelines, budget adherence, quality control, and client satisfaction, and how AECOM/Parsons performed against them.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesManagement, Scientific, and Technical Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting 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: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 3101 WILSON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $15,364,116

Exercised Options: $15,364,116

Current Obligation: $15,364,116

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: MDA94701D0001

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2008-12-29

Current End Date: 2009-12-31

Potential End Date: 2009-12-31 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2016-08-01

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