Booz Allen Hamilton Awarded $25.8M IT Engineering Task Order for AFRL/RIEB

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $25,837,586 ($25.8M)

Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2020-06-03

End Date: 2020-11-30

Contract Duration: 180 days

Daily Burn Rate: $143.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE

Sector: IT

Official Description: TASK ORDER (TO) 47QFCA20F0009 IS HEREBY AWARDED TO BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON TO PROVIDE THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS CLIENTS WITH SPECIALIZED IT ENGINEERING SERVICES (ES) AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE ISR DOMAIN FOR THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS MISSION PARTNERS.

Place of Performance

Location: ROME, ONEIDA County, NEW YORK, 13441

State: New York Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $25.8 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for work described as: TASK ORDER (TO) 47QFCA20F0009 IS HEREBY AWARDED TO BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON TO PROVIDE THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS CLIENTS WITH SPECIALIZED IT ENGINEERING SERVICES (ES) AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE ISR DOMAIN FOR THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS MISSION PARTNERS. Key points: 1. Specialized IT engineering and analytical support for ISR domain. 2. Awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton, a large, established contractor. 3. Competition method was full and open, suggesting potential for competitive pricing. 4. Sector is IT services, specifically computer systems design.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which can lead to higher costs if not managed carefully. The total award amount is $25.8M for a 180-day period.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which is generally positive for price discovery. However, the specific details of the bidding process and the number of bidders are not provided.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently, but the cost-plus award fee structure warrants careful monitoring.

Public Impact

Supports critical Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Provides specialized IT engineering and analytical support. Contract duration is relatively short (180 days), indicating a specific, time-bound need.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Cost Plus Award Fee contract type can incentivize cost overruns.
Limited duration may indicate a need for future, potentially larger, follow-on contracts.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Supports critical national security missions.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. The award amount of $25.8M for a 6-month period is substantial for this type of specialized support.

Small Business Impact

The awardee, Booz Allen Hamilton, is a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this specific task order.

Oversight & Accountability

The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded this task order. Oversight will be crucial to ensure the Cost Plus Award Fee structure does not lead to excessive costs.

Related Government Programs

Computer Systems Design Services
General Services Administration Contracting
Federal Acquisition Service Programs

Risk Flags

Cost Plus Award Fee contract type.
Potential for limited future competition due to specialized domain.
Short contract duration may indicate a need for future, potentially larger, procurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $25.8 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. TASK ORDER (TO) 47QFCA20F0009 IS HEREBY AWARDED TO BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON TO PROVIDE THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS CLIENTS WITH SPECIALIZED IT ENGINEERING SERVICES (ES) AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE ISR DOMAIN FOR THE AFRL/RIEB AND ITS MISSION PARTNERS.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $25.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2020-06-03. End: 2020-11-30.

What was the final negotiated price after accounting for award fees, and how did it compare to the initial estimate?

The provided data shows the initial award amount of $25.8M. A Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract means the final price can vary based on performance. Without knowing the specific award fee criteria and the contractor's performance against those criteria, it's impossible to determine the final price or compare it to an estimate. Further analysis would require access to performance evaluations and final payment data.

Given the specialized nature of ISR domain support, what is the risk of vendor lock-in or limited future competition?

While this task order was awarded under full and open competition, the specialized nature of ISR domain IT engineering could lead to a limited pool of qualified contractors for future needs. Booz Allen Hamilton's established presence and expertise in this niche may present a challenge for new entrants, potentially increasing the risk of vendor lock-in or reduced competition in subsequent procurements.

How effectively did the full and open competition process ensure the government received the best value for these specialized IT engineering services?

The full and open competition is a positive indicator for achieving best value. However, the effectiveness hinges on the clarity of the requirement, the evaluation criteria used, and the number and quality of bids received. Without details on the bidding process and the government's evaluation, it's difficult to definitively assess if the best value was achieved, especially with a CPAF contract structure.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation

Address: 8283 GREENSBORO DR, MCLEAN, VA, 22102

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $25,837,586

Exercised Options: $25,837,586

Current Obligation: $25,837,586

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 47QTCK18D0004

IDV Type: GWAC

Timeline