DoD Awards $338M Facilities Support Services Contract to BAE Systems for 2nd Quarter FY17

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $338,218,555 ($338.2M)

Contractor: BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2016-12-30

End Date: 2024-09-30

Contract Duration: 2,831 days

Daily Burn Rate: $119.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: IGF::CL,CT::IGF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENTS (PWS) 1 - 13 FUNDED FOR 2ND QUARTER FY 17.

Place of Performance

Location: RADFORD, RADFORD CITY County, VIRGINIA, 24141

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $338.2 million to BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC for work described as: IGF::CL,CT::IGF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENTS (PWS) 1 - 13 FUNDED FOR 2ND QUARTER FY 17. Key points: 1. Contract awarded to BAE Systems for facilities support services. 2. Significant funding of $338M allocated for Q2 FY17. 3. Contract duration extends through September 2024. 4. Services fall under Facilities Support Services sector.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.

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 specific pricing discovery mechanisms and their effectiveness are not detailed.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential facilities support services, with the expectation of value derived from the competitive award.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation of critical facilities. Supports military readiness and personnel. Potential for long-term service provision impacting local economies.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
  • Long contract duration may not reflect current market prices.

Positive Signals

  • Awarded through full and open competition.
  • Essential services for defense operations.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Facilities Support Services sector, which is crucial for maintaining government infrastructure. Spending benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on the scope and location of services.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small businesses were not directly awarded this contract, as it was awarded to BAE Systems. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses are involved as subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight is critical for Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts to ensure costs are reasonable and allocable. The Department of Defense's Inspector General may conduct audits to ensure accountability.

Related Government Programs

  • Facilities Support Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Army Programs

Risk Flags

  • Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure.
  • Long-term contract may not adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
  • Limited insight into subcontractor involvement.

Tags

facilities-support-services, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 100m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $338.2 million to BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. IGF::CL,CT::IGF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENTS (PWS) 1 - 13 FUNDED FOR 2ND QUARTER FY 17.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS 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 $338.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2016-12-30. End: 2024-09-30.

What is the estimated cost savings achieved through the full and open competition for this contract?

The provided data does not specify the estimated cost savings from the full and open competition. While this method generally aims for competitive pricing, quantifying the exact savings requires comparing the awarded price against a baseline or alternative scenarios, which are not detailed here.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of BAE Systems' facilities support services?

The data does not explicitly list the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Typically, performance work statements for facilities support services would include metrics related to response times, maintenance completion rates, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction, which are subject to oversight.

How does the fixed fee component of this Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract compare to industry standards for similar services?

The data does not provide enough detail to benchmark the fixed fee component against industry standards. Determining if the fixed fee is reasonable would require analyzing the scope of work, the complexity of services, and typical profit margins for facilities support contracts of this nature.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation ServicesFacilities Support ServicesFacilities Support Services

Product/Service Code: OPERATION OF GOVT OWNED FACILITYOPERATE GOVT OWNED BUILDINGS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Ball Corporation

Address: STATE RT 114, RADFORD, VA, 24141

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $421,548,937

Exercised Options: $421,548,937

Current Obligation: $338,218,555

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W52P1J11G0002

IDV Type: BOA

Timeline

Start Date: 2016-12-30

Current End Date: 2024-09-30

Potential End Date: 2024-09-30 12:09:00

Last Modified: 2025-09-22

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