DoD awards $70.4M Engineering Services contract to Science Applications International Corp

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $70,440,791 ($70.4M)

Contractor: Science Applications International Corporation

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2016-09-20

End Date: 2021-09-19

Contract Duration: 1,825 days

Daily Burn Rate: $38.6K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF 1

Place of Performance

Location: CRANE, MARTIN County, INDIANA, 47522

State: Indiana Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $70.4 million to SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF 1 Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a large, established company. 2. Engineering services sector sees significant government investment. 3. Long contract duration may pose value risks. 4. Full and open competition was utilized.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract's Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) structure can lead to cost overruns if not managed tightly. Benchmarking against similar engineering services contracts is difficult without detailed scope information.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery. However, the CPFF pricing structure requires diligent oversight to ensure fair pricing.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers benefit from competitive bidding, but the CPFF structure necessitates strong oversight to prevent excessive costs.

Public Impact

Supports Department of the Navy operations with essential engineering services. Contract duration of five years provides long-term stability for the contractor. Potential for cost growth due to CPFF contract type.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure
  • Long contract duration (5 years)
  • Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data

Positive Signals

  • Full and open competition
  • Awarded to a reputable contractor

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, which is crucial for government infrastructure and defense projects. Spending in this sector is substantial, with many large firms competing for contracts.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses, suggesting it was awarded to a large prime contractor. Subcontracting opportunities for small businesses may exist but are not detailed here.

Oversight & Accountability

The Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract type requires robust oversight from the Department of Defense to ensure costs remain reasonable and the fixed fee is justified by performance.

Related Government Programs

  • Engineering Services
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Navy Programs

Risk Flags

  • Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure.
  • Long contract duration may reduce flexibility.
  • Lack of detailed performance metrics.
  • Limited insight into subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.

Tags

engineering-services, department-of-defense, in, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $70.4 million to SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. IGF::OT::IGF 1

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $70.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2016-09-20. End: 2021-09-19.

What is the estimated cost per year for this contract?

The total award amount is $70,440,790.71 over 1825 days (5 years). This averages to approximately $14,088,158 per year. However, as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, actual costs could vary, with the government paying actual allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee.

What are the specific engineering services being provided under this contract?

The provided data only specifies the NAICS code (541330) for Engineering Services and the awarding agency (Department of the Navy). Detailed information on the specific engineering tasks, deliverables, and performance standards is not available in this summary.

How does the fixed fee compare to industry standards for similar contracts?

Without knowing the specific scope of work and the contractor's incurred costs, it is impossible to assess the reasonableness of the fixed fee. CPFF contracts require careful negotiation and monitoring of the fee to ensure it reflects the risk and effort involved.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesArchitectural, Engineering, and Related ServicesEngineering 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

Solicitation ID: N0002414R3200

Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 12010 SUNSET HILLS RD, RESTON, VA, 20190

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

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $83,707,070

Exercised Options: $83,707,070

Current Obligation: $70,440,791

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 65

Total Subaward Amount: $149,114,827

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: N0017804D4119

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2016-09-20

Current End Date: 2021-09-19

Potential End Date: 2022-03-03 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2024-12-10

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