GSA awards $11.87M for Electronic Computer Manufacturing to Technology Management and Analysis Corporation
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,871,674 ($11.9M)
Contractor: Technology Management and Analysis Corporation
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2002-09-15
End Date: 2003-08-31
Contract Duration: 350 days
Daily Burn Rate: $33.9K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 51
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Place of Performance
Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $11.9 million to TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS CORPORATION for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Technology Management and Analysis Corporation for $11.87M. 2. The contract falls under the Electronic Computer Manufacturing NAICS code. 3. Awarded by the General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service. 4. This was a competitive delivery order, indicating some level of market engagement. 5. The contract duration was 350 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value is $11.87M over approximately one year. Without specific unit details or comparison data, assessing the pricing against similar contracts is difficult. The fixed-price nature suggests a defined scope.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
Described as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' suggesting competition existed, but the specifics of the solicitation and award process are not detailed. The impact on price discovery is unclear without knowing the number of bidders and their proposals.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for this contract. The competitive nature, if robust, should have aimed for fair market value, but the exact efficiency is not determinable from the data.
Public Impact
Government agencies rely on such contracts for essential electronic equipment. The award supports companies involved in the technology manufacturing sector. Transparency in competitive processes ensures taxpayer money is used effectively. The duration of the contract impacts the continuity of services or supply.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed competition information.
- Limited insight into pricing benchmarks.
- Short contract duration might indicate a specific, short-term need.
Positive Signals
- Competitive delivery order suggests market engagement.
- Firm fixed price contract provides cost certainty.
- Awarded by a major federal agency (GSA).
Sector Analysis
The contract is within the IT hardware manufacturing sector. Spending in this area is crucial for government operations, and benchmarks vary widely based on technology type and volume. This award represents a specific procurement within that broader context.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that the awardee, Technology Management and Analysis Corporation, is not a small business (sb: false). Therefore, this specific contract did not directly benefit small businesses through subcontracting opportunities unless specified elsewhere.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for overseeing federal procurement. The Federal Acquisition Service manages many such contracts. Oversight effectiveness depends on adherence to procurement regulations and performance monitoring, which are not detailed here.
Related Government Programs
- Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of transparency regarding the competitive process.
- Absence of detailed performance metrics or outcomes.
- Limited information on the specific technology procured.
- Unclear justification for vendor selection beyond 'competitive'.
Tags
electronic-computer-manufacturing, general-services-administration, dc, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $11.9 million to TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS CORPORATION. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $11.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2002-09-15. End: 2003-08-31.
What was the specific nature of the electronic computer manufacturing requirement, and how did it align with agency needs?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the electronic computer manufacturing requirement. It falls under NAICS code 334111, which covers the manufacturing of electronic computers. Understanding the specific hardware, quantity, and intended use would clarify its alignment with the General Services Administration's or its client agencies' operational needs.
How many bids were received, and what was the basis for selecting Technology Management and Analysis Corporation?
The data labels the award as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER' but does not specify the number of bids received or the evaluation criteria used for selection. A competitive process implies multiple offers were considered, but without further details, the extent of competition and the rationale for choosing this specific vendor remain unclear.
What is the benchmark pricing for similar electronic computer manufacturing contracts of this scale and duration?
Establishing a precise benchmark for this contract is challenging without more granular data on the specific products, quantities, and configurations. The $11.87M value over 350 days for NAICS 334111 requires comparison with contracts for identical or highly similar items. The 'br': 33919 field might represent a budget or baseline, but its context is missing.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing › Electronic Computer Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Offers Received: 51
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 008898843)
Address: 8201 GREENSBORO DR # 900, MC LEAN, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F5323H
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2002-09-15
Current End Date: 2003-08-31
Potential End Date: 2003-08-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2008-06-20
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