DoD's $28M Joint Chiefs of Staff Technical Assistance Contract Awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,971,359 ($28.0M)
Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2009-12-30
End Date: 2012-10-30
Contract Duration: 1,035 days
Daily Burn Rate: $27.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND OTHER AGENCIES
Place of Performance
Location: MCLEAN, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22102
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $28.0 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for work described as: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND OTHER AGENCIES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single, large incumbent firm. 2. Significant spending on engineering services for high-level military operations. 3. Potential for cost overruns given the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure. 4. Focus on IT and engineering support suggests a critical, specialized need.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract's value of $27.9M over three years is substantial for specialized technical assistance. Benchmarking against similar high-level advisory contracts is difficult due to unique requirements, but the pricing appears within a reasonable range for the scope.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value, though specific pricing details are not provided.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for critical defense support services. The competitive award aims to ensure efficient use of these funds for essential military operations.
Public Impact
Supports the strategic planning and operational needs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Provides essential technical expertise to high-level defense agencies. Ensures continuity of critical advisory services for national security.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) can incentivize contractor to increase costs.
- Limited public data on specific performance metrics.
- Incumbent contractor may have an advantage in future procurements.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Supports critical national security functions.
- Experienced contractor with a long history of government support.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, specifically supporting high-level government advisory functions. Spending in this area is often driven by complex national security needs and requires specialized expertise, making benchmarks difficult to establish precisely.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses and was awarded to a large, established firm. There is no indication of small business participation in this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
Awarded by the Department of the Navy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, suggesting oversight from multiple high-level defense entities. The competitive nature of the award implies a degree of accountability in the procurement process.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type.
- Limited transparency on specific deliverables and performance.
- Potential for scope creep in technical assistance contracts.
- Reliance on a single large incumbent contractor.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $28.0 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND OTHER AGENCIES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $28.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2009-12-30. End: 2012-10-30.
What specific technical assistance was provided, and how did it directly contribute to the Joint Chiefs of Staff's mission effectiveness?
The contract details are limited, but 'technical assistance' in this context likely encompasses strategic planning support, policy analysis, and operational advice for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Its direct contribution would be enhancing decision-making capabilities and ensuring the effective execution of military operations by providing specialized expertise that may not be resident within the government.
Given the CPFF contract type, what mechanisms were in place to control costs and prevent contractor overspending?
Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts inherently carry a risk of cost overruns as the contractor is reimbursed for allowable costs plus a fixed fee. Effective oversight would involve rigorous monitoring of contractor expenditures, clear definition of allowable costs, and performance metrics tied to the fixed fee to incentivize efficiency and prevent unnecessary spending.
How does the $28 million expenditure compare to similar technical assistance contracts for senior military leadership across different agencies?
Direct comparisons are challenging due to the unique nature of supporting the Joint Chiefs of Staff. However, $28 million over three years for high-level strategic and technical advisory services is substantial but potentially justifiable given the critical national security implications. Benchmarking would require access to data on contracts with similar scope and seniority.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering 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: N0002409R3516
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (UEI: 964725688)
Address: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, MC LEAN, VA, 22102
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $34,581,502
Exercised Options: $34,581,502
Current Obligation: $27,971,359
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N0017804D4024
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2009-12-30
Current End Date: 2012-10-30
Potential End Date: 2014-10-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-09-19
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