DOE awards $10.7M for security and safety support to Leidos, Inc. via sole-source contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,682,782 ($10.7M)
Contractor: Leidos, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Start Date: 2006-02-17
End Date: 2008-11-18
Contract Duration: 1,005 days
Daily Burn Rate: $10.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Other
Official Description: TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF SECURITY AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
Place of Performance
Location: MC LEAN, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22101
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Energy obligated $10.7 million to LEIDOS, INC. for work described as: TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF SECURITY AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Leidos, Inc. for technical and administrative support. 2. The contract value is $10,682,781.78. 3. Awarded by the Department of Energy (DOE) for services related to security and safety performance assurance. 4. The contract was not competed, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
Pricing for this contract is difficult to assess without competitive benchmarks. As a sole-source award, there's a risk of inflated costs compared to a competed scenario. Further analysis of the time and materials basis is needed.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers as there was no market pressure to offer the best price.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition in this sole-source award may result in a higher cost to taxpayers than if the services had been competitively procured.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the absence of competition. The specific nature of 'security and safety performance assurance' implies critical government functions. The long duration (2006-2008) of this sole-source contract warrants scrutiny. Lack of transparency in pricing due to sole-source nature.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- Time and Materials pricing
Positive Signals
- Services critical to agency mission
Sector Analysis
The sector for this contract falls under Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Spending in this area can vary widely, but competitive procurement is generally encouraged to ensure value for money, especially for services exceeding $10 million.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. The award went to a large business, Leidos, Inc.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award suggests potential gaps in oversight or justification for not seeking competitive bids. A review of the justification for other than full and open competition is recommended.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Energy Contracting
- Department of Energy Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competitive pricing.
- Potential for cost overruns with Time and Materials.
- Limited transparency on performance metrics.
- No small business participation noted.
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-energy, va, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Energy awarded $10.7 million to LEIDOS, INC.. TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF SECURITY AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is LEIDOS, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Energy (Department of Energy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-02-17. End: 2008-11-18.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and were alternative competitive strategies considered?
The justification for a sole-source award typically involves unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of available sources. Without access to the specific contract file, it's impossible to determine the exact reasoning. However, the absence of competition means potential cost savings and innovation from market forces were forgone, impacting overall value for taxpayer funds.
How does the final cost compare to the initial estimate or industry benchmarks for similar technical and administrative support services?
Given this was a sole-source, time-and-materials contract, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks or initial estimates is challenging without detailed cost breakdowns. The lack of competition means there was no external validation of the pricing. A post-award audit or review of the contractor's cost accounting would be necessary to assess cost reasonableness.
What performance metrics were used to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the services provided by Leidos, Inc. under this contract?
Effective oversight of sole-source contracts relies heavily on robust performance metrics and monitoring. While the contract value and duration are known, specific performance standards and evaluation results are not publicly available. Ensuring accountability for taxpayer funds requires clear deliverables and objective measures of success for security and safety assurance services.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: DE-RP01-06SA06027
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 8301 GREENSBORO DR, MC LEAN, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,180,123
Exercised Options: $13,180,123
Current Obligation: $10,682,782
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-02-17
Current End Date: 2008-11-18
Potential End Date: 2008-11-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-01-10
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