AF/SG Patient Safety System/Data Analyst Project awarded to General Dynamics for $21.4M over 4.4 years

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $21,383,997 ($21.4M)

Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Awarding Agency: General Services Administration

Start Date: 2005-09-28

End Date: 2010-02-28

Contract Duration: 1,614 days

Daily Burn Rate: $13.2K/day

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: AF/SG PATIENT SAFETY SYSTEM/DATA ANALYST PROJECT

Place of Performance

Location: BOLLING AFB, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20032

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

General Services Administration obligated $21.4 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: AF/SG PATIENT SAFETY SYSTEM/DATA ANALYST PROJECT Key points: 1. The contract value of $21.4M for a 4.4-year duration suggests a moderate annual spend. 2. Competition details are not provided, making it difficult to assess market competitiveness. 3. The fixed-price contract type aims to control costs, but scope creep could introduce risk. 4. The sector is Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, a common area for federal IT support.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount of $21.4M over 1614 days results in an average annual spend of approximately $5.3M. Without specific deliverables or benchmarks for similar patient safety data analyst projects, a precise value assessment is challenging. However, the duration and total value appear within a reasonable range for a complex federal system.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: unknown

The competition method is not specified, which prevents an analysis of how price discovery was achieved. If this was a sole-source or limited competition award, it may have resulted in higher costs than a fully open process.

Taxpayer Impact: The impact on taxpayers is uncertain due to the lack of competition data. A more competitive process could have potentially yielded cost savings.

Public Impact

Enhances patient safety through data analysis, a critical function for healthcare. Supports the Air Force/Space Force medical systems, impacting military personnel and their families. The project's success relies on effective data interpretation and system integration.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of competition details
Potential for scope creep impacting cost
Unclear performance metrics

Positive Signals

Focus on patient safety
Long-term contract duration suggests sustained need
Firm fixed-price contract

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, often involving IT support and system integration. Federal spending in this category is substantial, with benchmarks varying widely based on project scope and complexity. This award appears to be a significant investment for a specialized system.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that the awardee is General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were involved as subcontractors or partners in this specific award.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA), which typically provides robust oversight for its contracts. However, specific oversight mechanisms for this particular delivery order are not detailed in the provided data.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
General Services Administration Contracting
Federal Acquisition Service Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of transparency in competition method.
Potential for cost overruns if scope was not well-defined.
Absence of performance outcome data.
Reliance on a single large contractor without clear justification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

General Services Administration awarded $21.4 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. AF/SG PATIENT SAFETY SYSTEM/DATA ANALYST PROJECT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $21.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-09-28. End: 2010-02-28.

What specific patient safety improvements were realized as a result of this contract?

The provided data does not contain information on the specific outcomes or performance metrics achieved by the AF/SG Patient Safety System/Data Analyst Project. To assess the value, details on improvements in patient safety indicators, reduction in adverse events, or enhanced data analysis capabilities would be necessary. Without this, the true impact and effectiveness remain unquantified.

What was the rationale for the chosen competition method, and did it maximize cost-effectiveness?

The rationale for the competition method is not provided. If the contract was awarded through limited or sole-source means, it raises questions about whether taxpayers received the best possible price. A fully open and competitive process typically drives down costs and encourages innovation, suggesting potential missed savings if competition was restricted.

How does the per-unit cost of this data analysis service compare to industry benchmarks for similar government or commercial projects?

A direct per-unit cost benchmark is not feasible without knowing the specific services rendered (e.g., hours of analysis, number of reports, complexity of data sets). The total award of $21.4M over 4.4 years averages to roughly $4.86M annually. Comparing this to industry standards would require detailed service level agreements and scope definitions not present in the data.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Contractor Details

Parent Company: General Dynamics Corp (UEI: 001381284)

Address: 3211 JERMANTOWN RD, FAIRFAX, VA, 22030

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $50,598,188

Exercised Options: $43,808,764

Current Obligation: $21,383,997

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: GS23F8049H

IDV Type: FSS

Timeline