DoD's $94.4M Oil Spill Cleanup Contract Awarded to Anteon Corporation in 2004
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $24,993,955 ($25.0M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2004-04-01
End Date: 2011-08-31
Contract Duration: 2,708 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: Other
Official Description: 200408!000634!5700!GC20 !ASC/PKWO !GS10F0154K !C!N! !Y!FA860104F0040! !20040401!20090331!944325570!067641597!099312725!N!ANTEON CORPORATION !5100 SPRINGFIELD PIKE !DAYTON !OH!45431!86660!057!39!WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB!GREENE !OHIO !+000000725000!N!N!000000000000!F112!OIL SPILL CLEANUP, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL & SUPPORT !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E! !6! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! ! ! !A! ! ! !000! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !C!N! ! ! ! ! ! ! !00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: DAYTON, MONTGOMERY County, OHIO, 45431
State: Ohio Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $25.0 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: 200408!000634!5700!GC20 !ASC/PKWO !GS10F0154K !C!N! !Y!FA860104F0040! !20040401!20090331!944325570!067641597!099312725!N!ANTEON CORPORATION !5100 SPRINGFIELD PIKE !DAYTON !OH!45431!86660!057!39!WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB!GREE… Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $94.4 million, was for oil spill cleanup, removal, disposal, and support services. 2. Awarded by the Department of the Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB, it highlights a significant environmental services expenditure. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. 4. The duration of the contract was 2708 days, indicating a long-term need for these services.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $94.4 million over approximately 7.4 years suggests a substantial but potentially reasonable annual spend for specialized environmental services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes price discovery and competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests that taxpayers likely received a fair price for the essential environmental cleanup services.
Public Impact
Ensures environmental protection by addressing oil spills, a critical ecological concern. Supports military readiness by maintaining operational bases free from environmental hazards. Creates jobs in the environmental services sector, contributing to the local and national economy.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns in long-term cleanup operations.
- Dependence on a single contractor for critical environmental response.
Positive Signals
- Demonstrates commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Utilizes competitive processes to secure services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Environmental Consulting Services sector (NAICS 541620). Spending in this area is driven by regulatory compliance, environmental remediation, and disaster response needs, often fluctuating with environmental events and policy.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific set-aside for small businesses. The primary awardee, Anteon Corporation, was not a small business at the time of this contract. Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were provided to small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
Awarded by the Department of the Air Force, oversight would typically involve contract management teams ensuring performance, adherence to terms, and proper financial accounting. The long duration suggests ongoing monitoring was necessary.
Related Government Programs
- Environmental Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Long contract duration may increase risk of scope creep or changing requirements.
- Potential for cost escalation over the multi-year period.
- Environmental cleanup can be unpredictable, leading to unforeseen costs.
- Reliance on a single entity for critical environmental response.
Tags
environmental-consulting-services, department-of-defense, oh, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $25.0 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. 200408!000634!5700!GC20 !ASC/PKWO !GS10F0154K !C!N! !Y!FA860104F0040! !20040401!20090331!944325570!067641597!099312725!N!ANTEON CORPORATION !5100 SPRINGFIELD PIKE !DAYTON !OH!45431!86660!057!39!WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB!GREENE !OHIO !+000000725000!N!N!000000000000!F112!OIL SPILL CLEANUP, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL & SUPPORT !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E! !6! ! ! ! ! !999
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 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 $25.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2004-04-01. End: 2011-08-31.
What was the average annual cost of this contract, and how does it compare to industry benchmarks for similar oil spill cleanup services?
The contract's total value was $94,432,557.00 over approximately 7.4 years (2708 days). This averages to roughly $12.76 million per year. Benchmarking this against industry standards for large-scale, long-term oil spill cleanup and support services would require detailed analysis of specific service components, geographic scope, and response times, which are not fully detailed in the provided data.
What were the specific performance metrics and risk mitigation strategies outlined in the contract to manage potential environmental or operational risks?
The provided data does not detail specific performance metrics or risk mitigation strategies. However, for a contract of this nature and duration, typical requirements would include response time standards, cleanup efficacy targets, waste disposal protocols, and safety procedures. Risk mitigation would likely involve contractor insurance, contingency plans, and regular performance reviews by the contracting officer.
How effectively did the chosen contractor, Anteon Corporation, meet the objectives of the oil spill cleanup and support services throughout the contract's lifecycle?
The provided data does not contain information on the contractor's performance or effectiveness. Post-award performance evaluations, contract close-out reports, or any contract modifications or disputes would be necessary to assess how effectively Anteon Corporation met the contract's objectives for oil spill cleanup, removal, disposal, and support.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Environmental Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: General Dynamics Corp (UEI: 001381284)
Address: 3211 JERMANTOWN RD # 700, FAIRFAX, VA, 11
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS10F0154K
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2004-04-01
Current End Date: 2011-08-31
Potential End Date: 2011-08-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-04-11
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