Army Awards $17.9M Training Contract to Communication Technologies, Inc. via Full and Open Competition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $17,921,694 ($17.9M)

Contractor: Communication Technologies, Inc

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2009-09-25

End Date: 2009-12-26

Contract Duration: 92 days

Daily Burn Rate: $194.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 6

Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE)

Sector: Other

Official Description: OPTION YEAR 1 EXERCISE

Place of Performance

Location: FORT MONROE, HAMPTON (CITY) County, VIRGINIA, 23651

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $17.9 million to COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC for work described as: OPTION YEAR 1 EXERCISE Key points: 1. Contract awarded for professional development training. 2. Competition was full and open, suggesting market availability. 3. The award value is significant for a 92-day period. 4. No small business participation noted.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $17.9M for 92 days of training is high. Benchmarking against similar professional development contracts is difficult without more detail on the training scope and duration.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating multiple vendors could bid. This method generally promotes competitive pricing, but the final price is high for the short duration.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for professional development. The high cost per day raises questions about value for money, despite competitive bidding.

Public Impact

Provides specialized training to Department of the Army personnel. Supports military readiness and professional development. Potential for skill enhancement within the Army.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

High cost per day for training.
Lack of small business participation.
Short contract duration for a large award value.

Positive Signals

Full and open competition utilized.
Contract supports critical military training needs.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional and management development training, a sector that supports workforce development across government agencies. Spending benchmarks vary widely based on the specialization and duration of training.

Small Business Impact

The contract data indicates no small business participation (sb: false). This suggests that either small businesses were not involved in the bidding process or were not awarded the contract.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which implies a degree of oversight in the solicitation and award process. Further review would be needed to assess specific oversight mechanisms.

Related Government Programs

Professional and Management Development Training
Department of Defense Contracting
Department of the Army Programs

Risk Flags

High cost per day.
No small business participation.
Short duration for a large award.
Lack of detail on training specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $17.9 million to COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OPTION YEAR 1 EXERCISE

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, 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 $17.9 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2009-09-25. End: 2009-12-26.

What specific training services were provided under this contract to justify the high cost?

The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the professional and management development training. To justify the $17.9M cost for 92 days, the training likely involved highly specialized skills, extensive curriculum development, or significant logistical support for a large number of personnel.

What was the competitive landscape like for this specific training requirement?

The contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' indicating that multiple vendors were eligible to bid. However, the data does not reveal the number of bids received or the specific companies that participated, making it difficult to assess the intensity of the competition.

How does the cost per day of this training compare to industry standards?

The cost per day is approximately $194,801 ($17.9M / 92 days). Without knowing the specific type and scope of training, it's challenging to benchmark. However, this figure appears exceptionally high for standard professional development and suggests a need for detailed justification based on unique requirements.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Educational Services › Business Schools and Computer and Management Training › Professional and Management Development Training

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

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Solicitation ID: W912SU07R0007

Offers Received: 6

Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE) (2)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 14151 NEWBROOK DR STE 400, CHANTILLY, VA, 90

Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $17,921,694

Exercised Options: $17,921,694

Current Obligation: $17,921,694

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W912SU07D0002

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline