NASA's $34.6M Wallops Engineering Support Contract Awarded to General Dynamics
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $34,627,531 ($34.6M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Awarding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Start Date: 2001-12-15
End Date: 2007-08-31
Contract Duration: 2,085 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.6K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 51
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WALLOPS
Place of Performance
Location: WALLOPS ISLAND, ACCOMACK County, VIRGINIA, 23337
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $34.6 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WALLOPS Key points: 1. Contract value of $34.6M over 5.7 years. 2. General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. secured the award. 3. The contract falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). 4. Awarded as a competitive delivery order, indicating some price discovery. 5. The contract was awarded in Virginia.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting some level of price negotiation. However, without specific benchmarks for engineering support services at NASA facilities, a precise value assessment is difficult. The firm fixed price structure provides cost certainty.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
This contract was awarded through a competitive delivery order process. While competitive, the specific details of the competition and the number of bidders are not provided, which limits a full assessment of price discovery effectiveness.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests that taxpayers likely received a reasonable price, but the exact savings are not quantifiable without more data.
Public Impact
Supports critical engineering functions at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. Ensures continued operational capability for space launch and research activities. General Dynamics' role in a key government facility highlights its market position.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed competition metrics.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics.
- Potential for cost creep in fixed-price contracts if scope changes.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award mechanism.
- Long-term support for a critical facility.
- Firm fixed price contract provides budget predictability.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically engineering services. Benchmarks for similar large-scale engineering support contracts at federal research facilities would be needed for a more precise comparison.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). There is no indication of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by NASA, a federal agency with established oversight mechanisms. However, specific details on performance monitoring and accountability measures are not provided in this data.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contracting
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed competition data.
- Absence of performance metrics.
- No small business participation noted.
- Potential for scope creep impacting fixed price.
Tags
engineering-services, national-aeronautics-and-space-administr, va, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $34.6 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WALLOPS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $34.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2001-12-15. End: 2007-08-31.
What was the competitive landscape for this delivery order, and how many bids were received?
The data states the award was a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' implying multiple bids were considered. However, the exact number of bidders and the specific competitive process details are not available. Understanding this would provide better insight into the price discovery achieved and the overall value for taxpayers.
Are there any performance metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with this engineering support contract?
The provided data does not include specific performance metrics or KPIs for this contract. While the firm fixed price structure incentivizes cost control, effective oversight would typically involve tracking contractor performance against defined objectives to ensure quality and timely delivery of engineering services.
How does the total contract value and duration compare to similar engineering support contracts at other NASA facilities or comparable government research centers?
Without access to a database of comparable contracts, it's difficult to definitively benchmark this $34.6M contract over 5.7 years. However, the duration and value suggest a significant and long-term need for engineering expertise at Wallops, indicative of its importance in NASA's operations.
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: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Offers Received: 51
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Computer Sciences Corporation (UEI: 009581091)
Address: 15000 CONFERENCE CENTER DR, CHANTILLY, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $45,000,000
Exercised Options: $45,000,000
Current Obligation: $34,627,531
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS23F0092K
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2001-12-15
Current End Date: 2007-08-31
Potential End Date: 2007-08-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2014-05-22
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