GSA Awards $189M for Avionics Systems Support to Booz Allen Hamilton, Extending Contract Through 2015
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $188,856,783 ($188.9M)
Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2013-06-28
End Date: 2015-12-27
Contract Duration: 912 days
Daily Burn Rate: $207.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF - OPTION YEARS 3 AND 4 FOR AVIONICS GST0810BP0059 001
Place of Performance
Location: HILL AFB, DAVIS County, UTAH, 84056
State: Utah Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $188.9 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF - OPTION YEARS 3 AND 4 FOR AVIONICS GST0810BP0059 001 Key points: 1. Contract value of $188.9M over option years 3 and 4. 2. Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. Services fall under Computer Systems Design, a competitive IT sector. 4. Risk is moderate due to reliance on a single contractor for extended period.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's total value is substantial. Benchmarking against similar Computer Systems Design Services contracts is difficult without more granular cost data, but the price appears within a reasonable range for complex engineering support over multiple years.
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 specific award is a delivery order to an existing contract, and the price discovery for this specific order is not detailed.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers are impacted by the significant expenditure, but the competitive award process aims to ensure reasonable pricing for the services rendered.
Public Impact
Supports critical avionics systems, impacting national security and defense capabilities. The contract's duration and value suggest long-term reliance on the awarded services. Potential for technology refresh and modernization within avionics systems. Job creation and economic activity associated with the contractor and its subcontractors.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in due to single award for extended period.
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown makes precise value assessment challenging.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Services support critical national infrastructure.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. Spending in this area is consistently high across federal agencies, supporting a wide range of technological needs. Benchmarks for similar large-scale IT support contracts often run into hundreds of millions of dollars.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates the prime contractor is Booz Allen Hamilton, a large business. There is no explicit information on small business participation in this specific delivery order, which is a common area for oversight to ensure subcontracting goals are met.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA), a major contracting agency. Oversight would typically involve contract management by GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Limited transparency on specific cost components.
- Reliance on a single contractor for critical systems.
- No explicit mention of small business subcontracting goals.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, general-services-administration, ut, delivery-order, 100m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $188.9 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC. IGF::OT::IGF - OPTION YEARS 3 AND 4 FOR AVIONICS GST0810BP0059 001
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $188.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2013-06-28. End: 2015-12-27.
What specific avionics systems are supported by this contract, and what is the criticality of this support to ongoing operations?
The contract supports avionics systems, which are critical for the operation of aircraft, particularly in defense and transportation sectors. The criticality lies in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of these systems, which directly impacts mission success and operational readiness for the end-user agency.
How does the pricing of this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar long-term, complex engineering support services?
Without detailed cost breakdowns, a precise comparison is difficult. However, the $189 million value over approximately two years suggests a significant investment. Industry benchmarks for large-scale, specialized engineering services often show high per-unit costs due to the expertise required, but the firm-fixed-price nature provides some cost control for the government.
What measures are in place to ensure continued innovation and prevent technological stagnation given the long-term nature of this contract with a single provider?
While the contract is with a single provider, effective oversight should include mechanisms for performance reviews, incentivizing innovation, and potentially incorporating clauses for technology refresh or competitive re-evaluation at key milestones. The government should actively manage the contract to ensure the provider remains at the forefront of avionics technology.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design 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: 10RT0059001
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (UEI: 964725688)
Address: 900 ELKRIDGE LANDING RD STE 100, LINTHICUM, MD, 21090
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $472,156,141
Exercised Options: $359,079,113
Current Obligation: $188,856,783
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00Q09BGD0013
IDV Type: GWAC
Timeline
Start Date: 2013-06-28
Current End Date: 2015-12-27
Potential End Date: 2015-12-27 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-09-10
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