DoD's $61.8M Facilities Operations Support Services Contract Awarded to Global Management Systems Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $10,318,636 ($10.3M)

Contractor: Global Management Systems, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2004-07-01

End Date: 2009-06-30

Contract Duration: 1,825 days

Daily Burn Rate: $5.7K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: TAS::57 3400::TAS 200411!000165!5700!LA01 !11 CONS/LGCW !GS35F4638G !C!N! !N!FA701204FA065! !20040701!20050630!618513428!618513428!618513428!N!GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC !2201 WISCONSIN AVE , NW !WASHINGTON !DC!20007!61672!013!51!PENTAGON !ARLINGTON !VIRGINIA !+000001706394!N!N!000000000000!S216!FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !561210!E! !6! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B!E!Y! ! !A! ! ! !000! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !A!N! ! ! ! ! ! ! !00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20032, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $10.3 million to GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. for work described as: TAS::57 3400::TAS 200411!000165!5700!LA01 !11 CONS/LGCW !GS35F4638G !C!N! !N!FA701204FA065! !20040701!20050630!618513428!618513428!618513428!N!GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC !2201 WISCONSIN AVE , NW !WASHINGTON !DC!20007!61672!013!51!PENTAGON !ARLINGTON !VIRGINIA !+000001706394!N!… Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $61.8 million, was awarded for facilities operations support services. 2. Awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. 3. The contract duration was 5 years, from July 2004 to June 2009. 4. The primary sector for this spending is IT services, specifically computing infrastructure and data processing.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $61.8 million over five years suggests a significant but not exorbitant annual spend. Benchmarking against similar large-scale facilities support contracts would be necessary for a precise pricing assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded through full and open competition, which typically allows for the widest range of potential bidders and fosters competitive pricing. This method aims to ensure the government receives the best value.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests that taxpayers likely benefited from a fair market price for the services rendered.

Public Impact

Ensured continuity of essential facilities operations support for a Department of Defense agency. Supported a significant federal contract, contributing to the economy and employment. The competitive award process aimed to maximize taxpayer value for essential services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Contract duration of 5 years may lead to potential price escalation or reduced flexibility.
Lack of specific performance metrics in the provided data makes it difficult to assess service quality.
Potential for vendor lock-in if services are highly specialized and difficult to transition.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a robust market search.
Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty for the government.
Long-term contract can ensure stable service delivery for critical operations.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the IT and professional services sector, specifically related to facilities operations. Spending benchmarks for similar government-wide facilities support contracts would provide further context on the $61.8 million award.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business subcontracting opportunities were included or pursued.

Oversight & Accountability

The award through full and open competition suggests a degree of oversight in the procurement process. However, ongoing performance monitoring and accountability mechanisms are not detailed in the provided data.

Related Government Programs

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Department of Defense Contracting
Department of the Air Force Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for cost overruns if scope creep occurred over the 5-year period.
Lack of detailed performance metrics makes assessing service effectiveness challenging.
No indication of small business participation, potentially missing opportunities for economic inclusion.
Contract awarded in 2004, historical data may not reflect current market conditions or pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $10.3 million to GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.. TAS::57 3400::TAS 200411!000165!5700!LA01 !11 CONS/LGCW !GS35F4638G !C!N! !N!FA701204FA065! !20040701!20050630!618513428!618513428!618513428!N!GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC !2201 WISCONSIN AVE , NW !WASHINGTON !DC!20007!61672!013!51!PENTAGON !ARLINGTON !VIRGINIA !+000001706394!N!N!000000000000!S216!FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !561210!E! !6! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B!E!Y! ! !A! ! ! !000! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !A!N! ! ! ! ! ! ! !00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC..

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 $10.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2004-07-01. End: 2009-06-30.

What specific facilities operations support services were included in this $61.8 million contract?

The contract covered 'FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES'. While the PSC code 561210 points to 'Facilities Support Management Services', the exact scope likely included a range of services such as maintenance, repair, security, logistics, and potentially IT infrastructure support within the facilities managed by the Department of the Air Force.

How did the final price compare to initial estimates or bids received during the full and open competition?

The provided data does not include initial estimates or a breakdown of bids received. However, the fact that it was awarded under full and open competition suggests that the final price of $61.8 million was deemed competitive and represented good value among the proposals evaluated by the Department of Defense.

What mechanisms were in place to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the services provided by Global Management Systems, Inc. over the five-year contract period?

The provided data does not detail specific oversight mechanisms for service quality. Typically, government contracts include performance standards, inspection clauses, and payment adjustments for non-performance. The effectiveness would be assessed through contract performance reports and user feedback, which are not available here.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Information › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 6550 ROCK SPRING DR # 400, BETHESDA, MD, 20817

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS35F4638G

IDV Type: FSS

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