DoD Awards $32M Engineering Services Contract to Amentum Technology, Inc. Under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $31,998,444 ($32.0M)
Contractor: Amentum Technology, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-10-19
End Date: 2008-01-31
Contract Duration: 104 days
Daily Burn Rate: $307.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, HARFORD County, MARYLAND, 21005
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $32.0 million to AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Amentum Technology, Inc. for engineering services. 2. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 3. The total value of the contract is $31,998,444.44. 4. The contract duration was 104 days. 5. This award falls under the Engineering Services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $31.99M for engineering services appears reasonable given the short duration of 104 days. Benchmarking against similar time and materials contracts for engineering services would provide a more precise assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally leads to competitive pricing as multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid.
Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition suggests that taxpayers likely benefited from competitive pricing, ensuring value for money spent on engineering services.
Public Impact
Provides essential engineering services to the Department of the Army. Supports national defense objectives through specialized technical expertise. The competitive award process ensures efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Clear contract award to a known entity
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector (NAICS 541330), which is crucial for government infrastructure and defense projects. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on project scope and duration.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small businesses were not directly awarded this contract, as it was awarded to Amentum Technology, Inc. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses participated as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made under full and open competition, suggesting a standard procurement process. Oversight would focus on contract performance and adherence to terms by Amentum Technology, Inc.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Short contract duration may limit comprehensive performance assessment.
- Lack of specific service details hinders in-depth analysis.
- No data on small business subcontracting.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $32.0 million to AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC.. SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, 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 $32.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-10-19. End: 2008-01-31.
What was the specific nature of the engineering services provided under this contract?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the engineering services. However, given the awarding agency (Department of the Army) and the NAICS code (541330 - Engineering Services), it likely involved technical design, analysis, consulting, or project management related to military infrastructure, equipment, or operations.
Were there any performance issues or cost overruns during the contract's execution?
The provided data does not contain information on contract performance or cost overruns. A thorough review of contract performance reports, payment histories, and any modification records would be necessary to assess these aspects. The short duration might limit the scope for significant performance issues.
How does the awarded amount compare to the government's estimate for these engineering services?
The data does not include the government's estimate for these services. To assess value, this award amount should be compared against the initial estimate and potentially against other bids received during the full and open competition to understand the level of savings or premium achieved.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc (UEI: 074103508)
Address: 600 WILLIAM NORTHERN BLVD, TULLAHOMA, TN, 04
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $31,998,444
Exercised Options: $31,998,444
Current Obligation: $31,998,444
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DAAD0501D0019
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-10-19
Current End Date: 2008-01-31
Potential End Date: 2008-01-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-02-09
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