DoD awards $82,000 contract to David Clark Co. for Other Special Studies & Analyses in 1998
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $12,799,430 ($12.8M)
Contractor: David Clark CO Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 1998-02-06
End Date: 2012-03-31
Contract Duration: 5,167 days
Daily Burn Rate: $2.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: 199805!5700!0116!GJ05 !WR-ALC/LRK !F0960498C0006 !A!*!P00004 !19980206!19980930!001128537!001128537!001128537!N!71483!CLARK, DAVID COMPANY INCORPORA!360 FRANKLIN ST !WORCESTER !MA!01604!82000!027!25!WORCESTER !WORCESTER !MASS !0001!+000000290855!N!N!000000000000!B599!OTHER SPECIAL STUDIES & ANALYSES !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPME!3000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !8711!3!*!*!C!B!N!Z!D !N!U!1!001!N!6A!A!Y!Z!* !* !N!B!*!A!*!A!A!A!*!* !*!N!A!B!N!*!*!*!*!*!
Place of Performance
Location: WORCESTER, WORCESTER County, MASSACHUSETTS, 01604
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $12.8 million to DAVID CLARK CO INC for work described as: 199805!5700!0116!GJ05 !WR-ALC/LRK !F0960498C0006 !A!*!P00004 !19980206!19980930!001128537!001128537!001128537!N!71483!CLARK, DAVID COMPANY INCORPORA!360 FRANKLIN ST !WORCESTER !MA!01604!82000!027!25!WORCESTER !WORCES… Key points: 1. The contract was awarded for 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' with a value of $82,000. 2. David Clark Co. Inc. secured this contract, indicating a specific supplier relationship. 3. The contract type is 'Cost Plus Fixed Fee', suggesting potential for cost overruns. 4. Awarded by the Department of Defense, this falls under the Defense sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $82,000 is relatively low. Without more specific details on the 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' performed, it's difficult to benchmark against similar contracts. The Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure can sometimes lead to higher final costs than fixed-price contracts.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was 'NOT COMPETED', indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers as competition is absent.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for this $82,000 contract may have resulted in a higher price than if multiple vendors had bid.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have paid more due to the absence of competitive bidding. The specific nature of 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' is unclear, limiting public understanding of the expenditure. The long duration (1998-2012) for a relatively small contract value raises questions about efficiency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type
- Unclear scope of work
Positive Signals
- Awarded to a specific company, potentially indicating specialized capability
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' within the broader Defense sector. Spending benchmarks for such studies are highly variable and depend on the specific research or analysis conducted.
Small Business Impact
Information on whether David Clark Co. Inc. is a small business is not provided in the data. The contract value is modest, which could be suitable for small businesses, but the lack of competition suggests it was not broadly solicited.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status suggests potential weaknesses in oversight regarding the justification for sole-sourcing. Accountability for the value received for the $82,000 expenditure is difficult to assess without a clear understanding of the deliverables.
Related Government Programs
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type
- Unclear scope of work
- Long contract duration for modest value
Tags
department-of-defense, ma, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $12.8 million to DAVID CLARK CO INC. 199805!5700!0116!GJ05 !WR-ALC/LRK !F0960498C0006 !A!*!P00004 !19980206!19980930!001128537!001128537!001128537!N!71483!CLARK, DAVID COMPANY INCORPORA!360 FRANKLIN ST !WORCESTER !MA!01604!82000!027!25!WORCESTER !WORCESTER !MASS !0001!+000000290855!N!N!000000000000!B599!OTHER SPECIAL STUDIES & ANALYSES !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPME!3000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !8711!3!*!*!C!B!N!Z!D !N!U!1!0
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DAVID CLARK CO INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $12.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 1998-02-06. End: 2012-03-31.
What was the specific nature of the 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' performed under this contract, and what was the justification for a sole-source award?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the studies or analyses. The justification for the sole-source award is also not detailed, only that it was 'NOT COMPETED'. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the necessity and value of the contract beyond its stated purpose.
Given the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure and the long duration, what was the final cost compared to the initial $82,000 award, and how does this compare to similar, competitively bid contracts?
The data indicates an initial award of $82,000. However, the contract duration extends to March 31, 2012, over 13 years from the start date. Without final cost data or details on the 'plus' component of the fee, a precise comparison is impossible. Competitively bid contracts for similar services often yield lower final costs.
What was the tangible outcome or benefit derived from these 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' that justified an $82,000 expenditure, especially without competitive pressure?
The tangible outcomes of the 'Other Special Studies & Analyses' are not specified in the provided data. The lack of competition and the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure make it challenging to definitively state that the $82,000 expenditure provided optimal value or achieved significant, measurable benefits for the Department of Defense.
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Contractor Details
Address: 360 FRANKLIN ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01604
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 1998-02-06
Current End Date: 2012-03-31
Potential End Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-05-08
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