DoD awards $15.3M for Documentation & Logistic Support to General Dynamics
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,271,690 ($15.3M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-09-21
End Date: 2012-09-21
Contract Duration: 1,827 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: DOCUMENTATION AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20003, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $15.3 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC. for work described as: DOCUMENTATION AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. 2. Significant value of $15.3 million over 5 years. 3. Full and open competition was utilized. 4. Contract falls under Engineering Services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar contracts for documentation and logistic support is difficult without more specific service details.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure may not always yield the lowest price compared to fixed-price contracts.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used in a competitive process, aiming for value. The CPFF structure introduces potential for costs to exceed initial estimates, impacting the final taxpayer burden.
Public Impact
Supports Department of Defense operations with essential documentation and logistics. General Dynamics, a major defense contractor, is the awardee. Contract duration spans five years, indicating a long-term need. Awarded by the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
- Lack of specific performance metrics makes value assessment challenging.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Long contract duration suggests sustained need and potential for stable support.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Engineering Services, a broad category. The value of $15.3 million is moderate for a 5-year engineering support contract within the defense sector.
Small Business Impact
The awardee, General Dynamics Information Technology Inc., is a large business. There is no indication of small business participation in this specific contract award.
Oversight & Accountability
The Defense Contract Management Agency is responsible for oversight. The Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure requires diligent monitoring to ensure costs remain reasonable and aligned with the fixed fee.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure.
- Lack of detailed service scope hinders precise value analysis.
- No explicit mention of small business subcontracting goals.
- Contract duration is substantial, requiring ongoing oversight.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, dc, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $15.3 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC.. DOCUMENTATION AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT
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 (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-21. End: 2012-09-21.
What specific documentation and logistic support services were provided under this contract?
The provided data lacks specific details on the exact nature of the documentation and logistic support. Understanding the scope, complexity, and criticality of these services is essential for a thorough value assessment and to determine if the $15.3 million award was appropriate.
How were cost efficiencies encouraged and monitored under the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure?
With a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, oversight is crucial to ensure the contractor incurs only reasonable and allocable costs. The agency would need robust mechanisms to track expenses, verify their necessity, and ensure the fixed fee adequately compensated the contractor for their efforts without excessive profit.
What was the competitive landscape for this requirement, and did the bidding process truly drive down costs?
While the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' the effectiveness of this process in driving down costs is influenced by the contract type. The CPFF structure might have limited the extent to which price competition alone determined the award, potentially prioritizing technical approach or other factors over the lowest bid.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › C – National Defense R&D Services
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: N0002406R3523
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Computer Sciences Corporation (UEI: 009581091)
Address: 3160 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $99,137,726
Exercised Options: $99,137,726
Current Obligation: $15,271,690
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N0017804D4030
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-21
Current End Date: 2012-09-21
Potential End Date: 2012-09-21 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-02-25
More Contracts from General Dynamics Information Technology Inc.
- Global Security Engineering&supply Chain Services — $1.5B (Department of State)
- THE Purpose of This Action IS to Establish a NEW Contract With General Dynamics Information Technology for Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Technology Development Services to Support the Department of State. the Initial Funding Associated With This Contract IS $22,304,578.00. the Overall Contract Value IS $2,200,000,000.00 — $1.2B (Department of State)
- Cloud Products&tools (CPT) — $902.0M (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Beneficiary Contact Center Operations — $879.1M (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Award of Task Order 47qfca210051-Nawcad Wolf Ship and AIR C5isr Systems Support — $832.3M (General Services Administration)
View all General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. federal contracts →
Other Department of Defense Contracts
- Federal Contract — $51.3B (Humana Government Business Inc)
- Lrip LOT 12 Advance Acquisition Contract — $35.1B (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
- SSN 802 and 803 Long Lead Time Material — $34.7B (Electric Boat Corporation)
- 200204!008532!1700!AF600 !naval AIR Systems Command !N0001902C3002 !A!N! !N! !20011026!20120430!008016958!008016958!834951691!n!lockheed Martin Corporation !lockheed Blvd !fort Worth !tx!76108!27000!439!48!fort Worth !tarrant !texas !+000026000000!n!n!018981928201!ac15!rdte/Aircraft-Eng/Manuf Develop !a1a!airframes and Spares !2ama!jast/Jsf !336411!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !a!n!r!2!002!n!1a!a!n!z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !a!a!a!a!000!a!c!n! ! ! !Y! !N00019!0001! — $34.2B (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
- KC-X Modernization Program — $32.0B (THE Boeing Company)