GSA Awards $4.2M for Future Displays Task Order to Pacific Science & Engineering Group
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $4,207,200 ($4.2M)
Contractor: Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc.
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2022-11-01
End Date: 2026-10-31
Contract Duration: 1,460 days
Daily Burn Rate: $2.9K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: R&D
Official Description: PEO IWS 20 SPEIR FUTURE DISPLAYS TASK ORDER 02
Place of Performance
Location: SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO County, CALIFORNIA, 92121
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $4.2 million to PACIFIC SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. for work described as: PEO IWS 20 SPEIR FUTURE DISPLAYS TASK ORDER 02 Key points: 1. Contract awarded for R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences. 2. Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. Task order duration is 4 years, ending October 2026. 4. Spending falls under the General Services Administration. 5. The contract type is Time and Materials.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract is a Time and Materials type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking is difficult without specific deliverables and pricing details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for this $4.2M award raises concerns about potential overspending and inefficient use of taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the absence of competitive bidding. The R&D focus suggests potential for innovation, but the cost-effectiveness is unclear. Future display technology development could have long-term defense or civilian applications.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Time and Materials contract type
- Unclear value proposition
Positive Signals
- Supports R&D in critical technology areas
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences sector. Spending in this area can vary widely, but competitive bidding is crucial for R&D contracts to ensure value.
Small Business Impact
The awardee is Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc. Information regarding their small business status or subcontracting plans is not provided in the data.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for this award. Oversight is needed to ensure the Time and Materials contract is managed effectively and taxpayer funds are used appropriately.
Related Government Programs
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Time and Materials contract type
- Lack of defined deliverables
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited transparency on value
Tags
research-and-development-in-the-physical, general-services-administration, ca, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $4.2 million to PACIFIC SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.. PEO IWS 20 SPEIR FUTURE DISPLAYS TASK ORDER 02
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is PACIFIC SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GROUP, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $4.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2022-11-01. End: 2026-10-31.
What specific deliverables are expected under this task order, and how will their value be assessed?
The provided data does not specify the exact deliverables for this task order. A Time and Materials contract, especially for R&D, requires robust oversight to ensure that the work performed aligns with the agency's needs and that the costs incurred are reasonable and directly related to achieving defined objectives. Without clear metrics and milestones, assessing the true value delivered becomes challenging.
What are the risks associated with a sole-source, Time and Materials contract for future display technology R&D?
The primary risks include inflated costs due to the lack of competitive pressure, potential for scope creep, and difficulty in objectively measuring performance and value. For R&D, the inherent uncertainty means that 'time and materials' can become very expensive if not tightly controlled with clear objectives and regular reviews to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
How does this spending contribute to the government's overall effectiveness in developing advanced display technologies?
While this contract supports R&D in a potentially critical area, its effectiveness is hampered by the sole-source nature and Time and Materials structure. True effectiveness would be better demonstrated through competitive awards that foster innovation and ensure cost efficiency. The government's overall effectiveness relies on strategic investments, and the lack of transparency here makes it difficult to gauge the impact.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Scientific Research and Development Services › Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › C – National Defense R&D Services
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 47QFLA23Q0002
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 5880 OBERLIN DR STE 400, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92121
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $4,711,554
Exercised Options: $4,245,054
Current Obligation: $4,207,200
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QFLA22D0002
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2022-11-01
Current End Date: 2026-10-31
Potential End Date: 2027-10-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-25
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