DoD Buys Vehicles for $16.4M from Global Fleet Sales LLC Under Firm Fixed Price Contract

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $16,424,748 ($16.4M)

Contractor: Global Fleet Sales LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2009-08-03

End Date: 2010-04-30

Contract Duration: 270 days

Daily Burn Rate: $60.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 9

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF VEHICLES IN VARYING QUANTITIES UNDER CURRENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS.

Place of Performance

Location: SOUTHFIELD, OAKLAND County, MICHIGAN, 48034

State: Michigan Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $16.4 million to GLOBAL FLEET SALES LLC for work described as: PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF VEHICLES IN VARYING QUANTITIES UNDER CURRENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS. Key points: 1. Spending of $16.4M on vehicles. 2. Competition was full and open. 3. Contract type is firm fixed price. 4. Sector is Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value is $16.4M. Without specific unit costs or comparison data for similar vehicle purchases, it's difficult to definitively assess value for money. The benchmark of $60,832 suggests a potential for higher per-unit costs depending on the vehicle types and quantities.

Cost Per Unit: $60,832

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, the specific pricing outcomes are not detailed, making it hard to gauge the extent of price discovery achieved.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for this purchase. The firm fixed price contract shifts risk to the contractor, but the overall value depends on the negotiated price against market rates.

Public Impact

Procurement of various vehicles to support military operations. Potential impact on the automotive manufacturing sector. Ensures operational readiness through necessary equipment.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detailed unit cost breakdown.
Limited insight into specific vehicle types and quantities.
Contract duration is relatively short (270 days).

Positive Signals

Full and open competition utilized.
Firm fixed price contract type.
Awarded to a specific company, Global Fleet Sales LLC.

Sector Analysis

This spending falls within the Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336211). The benchmark of $60,832 per contract suggests a focus on specialized or higher-value vehicles rather than standard passenger cars.

Small Business Impact

There is no indication in the provided data whether small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of the Army, under the Department of Defense, managed this procurement. Standard procurement oversight processes would apply, but specific details on accountability for this contract are not provided.

Related Government Programs

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Department of Defense Contracting
Department of the Army Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed cost breakdown.
Ambiguous benchmark data.
Limited scope of contract duration.
No small business participation noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $16.4 million to GLOBAL FLEET SALES LLC. PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF VEHICLES IN VARYING QUANTITIES UNDER CURRENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GLOBAL FLEET SALES LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $16.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2009-08-03. End: 2010-04-30.

What was the specific mix of vehicles purchased and their individual unit costs?

The provided data lacks specific details on the exact types and quantities of vehicles procured, as well as their individual unit costs. This information is crucial for a thorough value assessment and to understand how the $16.4M was allocated across different vehicle types.

How did the final negotiated prices compare to market benchmarks for similar vehicles at the time of award?

While a benchmark of $60,832 is provided, it's unclear if this represents an average, a target, or a specific vehicle type. A detailed comparison of the actual prices paid for each vehicle against prevailing market rates would be necessary to assess if the government secured a competitive price.

What was the primary operational need driving this specific vehicle purchase?

The data indicates a 'PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF VEHICLES IN VARYING QUANTITIES UNDER CURRENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS' for the Department of the Army. The primary need is likely related to operational readiness and logistical support, but the specific mission requirements driving the selection of these particular vehicles are not detailed.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Manufacturing › Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing › Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

Product/Service Code: MOTOR VEHICLES, CYCLES, TRAILERS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 9

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 890 RIO EAST COURT, CHARLOTTESVILL, VA

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $16,424,748

Exercised Options: $16,424,748

Current Obligation: $16,424,748

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W56HZV06DG002

IDV Type: IDC

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