DoD Awards $25.7M for Contractor Management Services to L3Harris Technologies
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $25,750,534 ($25.8M)
Contractor: L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2016-10-01
End Date: 2017-09-30
Contract Duration: 364 days
Daily Burn Rate: $70.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::CT::IGF ACST III BIG SAFARI CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FUNDING
Place of Performance
Location: GREENVILLE, HUNT County, TEXAS, 75402
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $25.8 million to L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATED SYSTEMS L.P. for work described as: IGF::CT::IGF ACST III BIG SAFARI CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FUNDING Key points: 1. Contract awarded to L3Harris Technologies for contractor management services. 2. Significant funding allocated for a single delivery order. 3. No competition was identified for this award. 4. The contract falls under Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. 5. Funding duration is approximately one year.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $25.7M for a 1-year duration appears high for contractor management services without a competitive benchmark. The provided benchmark of $70,743 seems significantly lower than the total award, suggesting a potential overvaluation or a different scope.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers as there was no market pressure to obtain the best value.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for a $25.7M contract raises concerns about taxpayer value and whether a more cost-effective solution could have been secured through a competitive process.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the absence of competitive bidding. The specific services provided under this contract are not detailed, making it difficult to assess their necessity and impact. The award to a single, large contractor raises questions about opportunities for smaller businesses.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potentially high cost without benchmark validation
- Sole-source award
Positive Signals
- Clear awardee identified
- Specific contract duration provided
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the 'Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing' sector, which can involve specialized services. However, the significant funding for contractor management services without competition warrants scrutiny, especially when compared to typical spending in this manufacturing sub-sector.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to L3Harris Technologies, a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this specific award, missing an opportunity to support small business participation in federal contracting.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award suggests limited oversight on price negotiation. Further review is needed to ensure the services were necessary and performed effectively, and that the pricing was reasonable.
Related Government Programs
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpayment
- Limited transparency on services
- No small business participation
- Unclear price justification
Tags
other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equip, department-of-defense, tx, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $25.8 million to L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATED SYSTEMS L.P.. IGF::CT::IGF ACST III BIG SAFARI CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FUNDING
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATED SYSTEMS L.P..
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 $25.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2016-10-01. End: 2017-09-30.
What specific contractor management services were procured under this $25.7M award, and how do they align with the Department of Defense's operational needs?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the contractor management services. Understanding the scope is crucial to assess their necessity and value. Without this detail, it's difficult to determine if the $25.7M expenditure was justified or if alternative, more cost-effective solutions could have met the Department of Defense's requirements.
Given the sole-source award and the significant funding, what steps were taken to ensure the price paid was fair and reasonable?
The data indicates the contract was 'NOT COMPETED,' suggesting a sole-source award. Without a competitive process, establishing a fair and reasonable price relies heavily on the agency's negotiation and cost analysis capabilities. The provided benchmark of $70,743 is vastly different from the award amount, raising questions about the price validation process.
How does the performance of L3Harris Technologies on this contract compare to industry standards for contractor management services, and what was the ultimate impact on the Air Force's mission?
The provided data lacks performance metrics or details on the effectiveness of the services rendered by L3Harris Technologies. Assessing the impact on the Air Force's mission requires qualitative and quantitative data on service delivery, efficiency gains, or cost savings achieved through the contractor management. This information is not available in the current dataset.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing › Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: L3harris Technologies, Inc
Address: 10001 JACK FINNEY BLVD, GREENVILLE, TX, 75402
Business Categories: Category Business, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $25,750,534
Exercised Options: $25,750,534
Current Obligation: $25,750,534
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: FA862016G3027
IDV Type: BOA
Timeline
Start Date: 2016-10-01
Current End Date: 2017-09-30
Potential End Date: 2017-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2022-09-06
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