Army Corps of Engineers Awards $10.7M for Conveyors, Competition Limited by Source Exclusion
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,684,054 ($10.7M)
Contractor: Advanced Automation Technologies
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2002-03-14
End Date: 2008-04-30
Contract Duration: 2,239 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: 200207!000597!96CE!CW57 !USA ENGINEER DISTRICT PORTLAND !DACW5702C0012 !A!N! !N! !20020314!20040314!077136070!077136070!077136070!N!ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGI!640 RICE BLVD !EXTON !PA!19341!50550!051!41!MULTNOMAH !MULTNOMAH !OREGON !+000003600000!N!N!000000000000!3910!CONVEYORS !C9D!MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT !5000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !333923!A!A!3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!J!2!005!N!3A!A!N!A! ! !N!B!N!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! !Y! ! !0001!
Place of Performance
Location: CASCADE LOCKS, HOOD RIVER County, OREGON, 97014
State: Oregon Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $10.7 million to ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES for work described as: 200207!000597!96CE!CW57 !USA ENGINEER DISTRICT PORTLAND !DACW5702C0012 !A!N! !N! !20020314!20040314!077136070!077136070!077136070!N!ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGI!640 RICE BLVD !EXTON !PA!19341!50550!051!41!MULTNOMAH !MULTN… Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Materials Handling Equipment (Conveyors) to Advanced Automation Technologies. 2. The contract value is $10,684,054, with a duration of 2239 days. 3. Competition was conducted as 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources', suggesting potential limitations. 4. The sector is Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a PSC code of 3910.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $10.7M for conveyors appears to be a significant investment. Benchmarking against similar contracts for materials handling equipment is necessary to assess pricing fairness.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was awarded under 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources'. This method can impact price discovery by limiting the pool of potential bidders, potentially leading to higher prices than a truly open competition.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of a limited competition method may result in taxpayers paying more than if a broader competition had been pursued.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be impacted by potentially higher costs due to limited competition. The contract supports the Army Corps of Engineers' infrastructure or operational needs. The award contributes to the manufacturing sector for materials handling equipment.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition method
- Long contract duration (2239 days)
Positive Signals
- Award to a specific company
- Clear product/service category (Conveyors)
Sector Analysis
The contract falls within the Construction Machinery Manufacturing sector, specifically for conveyors and materials handling equipment. Spending benchmarks in this sector can vary widely based on project complexity and scale.
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
Oversight of this contract would typically fall under the Department of the Army and the Army Corps of Engineers. Accountability for performance and cost would be managed through contract administration and reporting requirements.
Related Government Programs
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition (Exclusion of Sources)
- Lack of detailed justification for source exclusion
- Potential for inflated pricing due to limited competition
- Long contract duration may introduce risks of obsolescence or changing needs
- No clear indication of small business participation
Tags
construction-machinery-manufacturing, department-of-defense, or, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $10.7 million to ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES. 200207!000597!96CE!CW57 !USA ENGINEER DISTRICT PORTLAND !DACW5702C0012 !A!N! !N! !20020314!20040314!077136070!077136070!077136070!N!ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGI!640 RICE BLVD !EXTON !PA!19341!50550!051!41!MULTNOMAH !MULTNOMAH !OREGON !+000003600000!N!N!000000000000!3910!CONVEYORS !C9D!MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT !5000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !333923!A!A!3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2002-03-14. End: 2008-04-30.
What specific operational needs or infrastructure projects necessitated the purchase of these conveyors, and how does their cost align with industry standards for similar equipment?
The specific operational needs are not detailed in the provided data. However, the contract value of $10.7M for conveyors suggests a substantial requirement, possibly for a large-scale construction or logistics project. A thorough cost analysis comparing this price to market rates for comparable conveyor systems, considering specifications and volume, is crucial for assessing value for money.
What were the justifications for excluding other sources in the competition, and did this exclusion lead to a demonstrably higher price than might have been achieved otherwise?
The justification for excluding other sources is not provided. This 'limited' competition method raises concerns about whether the government received the best possible price. Without understanding the rationale for exclusion, it's difficult to quantify the potential price increase, but it's a common risk associated with non-full and open competition.
How effectively will these conveyors be utilized to meet the Army Corps of Engineers' objectives, and what metrics are in place to measure their performance and impact?
The effectiveness of the conveyors hinges on their successful integration into the intended Army Corps of Engineers' operations or projects. Performance metrics are not specified in the data. Key indicators would likely include uptime, throughput capacity, maintenance costs, and contribution to project timelines or logistical efficiency.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing › Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: MATERIALS HANDLING EQPT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Address: 640 RICE BLVD, EXTON, PA, 19341
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2002-03-14
Current End Date: 2008-04-30
Potential End Date: 2008-04-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-03-28
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