DoD Awards $7.26M for Human Performance Optimization Services to Reef Systems Corp

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $7,259,241 ($7.3M)

Contractor: Reef Systems Corp

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2024-08-01

End Date: 2026-07-31

Contract Duration: 729 days

Daily Burn Rate: $10.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 5

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT

Sector: Healthcare

Official Description: HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (HPO) SERVICES FOR TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP), GUARDIAN ANGEL (GA), HH-60 AND HC-130J.

Place of Performance

Location: HAMPTON, HAMPTON CITY County, VIRGINIA, 23666

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $7.3 million to REEF SYSTEMS CORP for work described as: HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (HPO) SERVICES FOR TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP), GUARDIAN ANGEL (GA), HH-60 AND HC-130J. Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Reef Systems Corp for specialized HPO services. 2. Services support critical tactical air and aircrew operations. 3. Competition method was 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources'. 4. The contract has a fixed price level of effort structure. 5. This award falls under 'All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services'.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $7.26M for a 2-year period appears reasonable for specialized human performance optimization services supporting critical military operations. Benchmarking against similar niche service contracts is difficult without more specific data, but the fixed price level of effort suggests a defined scope.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The competition method 'Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources' indicates that while the competition was intended to be open, specific sources were excluded, potentially limiting the competitive pool. This could impact price discovery if the excluded sources were strong contenders.

Taxpayer Impact: The taxpayer impact is likely moderate, given the specialized nature of the services and the competitive process, though the exclusion of sources warrants attention.

Public Impact

Enhances readiness and effectiveness of critical military personnel. Supports specialized units like TACP and Guardian Angel. Potential for improved operational outcomes through optimized human performance.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Limited competition due to source exclusion
  • Niche service area may lack broad benchmarking data

Positive Signals

  • Supports critical military functions
  • Fixed price structure provides cost certainty

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under miscellaneous health care services, but its application is highly specialized for military human performance optimization. Spending in this niche area is difficult to benchmark broadly, but it supports critical defense readiness.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. There is no information provided on subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of the Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is the awarding agency. Standard DoD oversight mechanisms should apply to ensure contract performance and proper use of funds.

Related Government Programs

  • All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Air Force Programs

Risk Flags

  • Potential for limited competition due to source exclusion.
  • Lack of clear performance metrics in provided data.
  • Niche service area may present challenges in cost benchmarking.
  • No indication of small business subcontracting participation.

Tags

all-other-miscellaneous-ambulatory-healt, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 1m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $7.3 million to REEF SYSTEMS CORP. HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (HPO) SERVICES FOR TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP), GUARDIAN ANGEL (GA), HH-60 AND HC-130J.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is REEF SYSTEMS CORP.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $7.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2024-08-01. End: 2026-07-31.

What specific performance metrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Human Performance Optimization services?

The contract details do not explicitly state the performance metrics for HPO services. Typically, such contracts would define key performance indicators (KPIs) related to physical conditioning, cognitive function, injury reduction, and operational readiness. The effectiveness will likely be assessed against baseline measurements and improvements observed in the supported TACP, GA, and aircrew personnel.

How did the exclusion of sources impact the final contract price and competitive landscape?

The exclusion of specific sources, while allowing for 'Full and Open Competition' among the remaining eligible entities, could have limited the breadth of competition. This might have resulted in a higher price than if all potential providers had participated. Further analysis would be needed to compare the awarded price against what might have been achieved in a truly unrestricted open competition.

What is the long-term strategic value of investing in Human Performance Optimization for these specific military units?

Investing in HPO for TACP, Guardian Angel, and aircrew is strategically valuable as it directly enhances the survivability, effectiveness, and operational tempo of personnel in high-risk environments. Optimized human performance can lead to reduced injuries, faster recovery times, improved decision-making under stress, and ultimately, mission success, justifying the specialized investment.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Health Care and Social AssistanceOther Ambulatory Health Care ServicesAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Product/Service Code: MEDICAL SERVICESOTHER MEDICAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation ID: FA489024R0042

Offers Received: 5

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT (B)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1230 SE MAYNARD RD, CARY, NC, 27511

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Minority Owned Business, Other Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $8,164,421

Exercised Options: $7,474,421

Current Obligation: $7,259,241

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: FA489024D0004

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2024-08-01

Current End Date: 2026-07-31

Potential End Date: 2029-07-31 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2026-01-05

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