DoD awards $27M contract to General Dynamics for wireless communications equipment
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,095,445 ($27.1M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-06-30
End Date: 2011-12-31
Contract Duration: 2,010 days
Daily Burn Rate: $13.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE
Sector: IT
Place of Performance
Location: DEDHAM, NORFOLK County, MASSACHUSETTS, 02026
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $27.1 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. for work described as: Key points: 1. Contract awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. 2. Focuses on Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. 3. Contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee. 4. Significant duration from 2006 to 2011.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The Cost Plus Award Fee structure can incentivize performance but may lead to higher costs if not managed effectively. Benchmarking against similar contracts for wireless communications equipment manufacturing is difficult without more specific details on the deliverables.
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 compared to a competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may have resulted in a higher price than could have been achieved through a competitive bidding process, impacting taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Ensures continued availability of critical wireless communications equipment for the Department of Defense. Supports a major defense contractor, potentially impacting jobs and the defense industrial base. The long-term nature of the contract suggests ongoing need for these specialized services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Cost Plus Award Fee structure
- Long contract duration
Positive Signals
- Awarded to established contractor
- Addresses specific DoD equipment needs
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT and Defense sectors, specifically related to manufacturing specialized wireless communications equipment. Spending in this area is critical for national security and technological advancement.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses, as both the prime contractor and the award status suggest a large business award. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency, suggesting oversight mechanisms were in place. However, the lack of competition and the cost-plus nature warrant scrutiny to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Related Government Programs
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition.
- Cost Plus Award Fee can lead to higher costs.
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- Potential for cost overruns without strong oversight.
Tags
radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wi, department-of-defense, ma, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $27.1 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC.. See the official description on USAspending.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, 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 $27.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-06-30. End: 2011-12-31.
What specific wireless communications equipment was procured under this contract, and how did its capabilities align with evolving DoD requirements during the contract period?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the wireless communications equipment. Understanding the specific systems procured is crucial to assess their relevance and effectiveness in meeting the Department of Defense's evolving operational needs throughout the 2006-2011 period. Without this detail, it's challenging to evaluate the true value and technological appropriateness of the expenditure.
Given the sole-source nature of this award, what steps were taken by the DoD to ensure fair and reasonable pricing and mitigate potential cost overruns?
As a sole-source contract, the absence of competitive bidding raises concerns about price reasonableness. While the contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, which includes performance incentives, the agency should have employed robust cost analysis techniques, reviewed contractor cost proposals thoroughly, and potentially engaged independent cost estimators to validate pricing. The effectiveness of these measures is not detailed in the provided data.
How did the performance outcomes and final costs of this Cost Plus Award Fee contract compare to initial projections and industry benchmarks for similar wireless communications equipment manufacturing
The data does not provide information on the final performance outcomes or the total cost incurred beyond the initial award amount. Evaluating the effectiveness of this contract requires comparing the achieved performance against the award fee criteria and assessing whether the final costs were justified by the delivered capabilities. Benchmarking against industry standards for similar manufacturing efforts would also be necessary for a comprehensive assessment.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Communications Equipment Manufacturing › Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: COMM/DETECT/COHERENT RADIATION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: General Dynamics Corporation
Address: 77 A ST, NEEDHAM, MA, 02494
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-06-30
Current End Date: 2011-12-31
Potential End Date: 2011-12-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-09-29
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