DoD Awards $17.16M for DISA Facility Upgrades at Pearl Harbor, Completed in 2013
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $17,166,023 ($17.2M)
Contractor: Bulltrack-Watts, a Joint Venture
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2010-12-16
End Date: 2013-04-22
Contract Duration: 858 days
Daily Burn Rate: $20.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE AWARD FEE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: DISA PAC FACILITY UPGRADES BUILDING 77, FORD ISLAND, PEARL HARBOR
Place of Performance
Location: PEARL HARBOR, HONOLULU County, HAWAII, 96860
State: Hawaii Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $17.2 million to BULLTRACK-WATTS, A JOINT VENTURE for work described as: DISA PAC FACILITY UPGRADES BUILDING 77, FORD ISLAND, PEARL HARBOR Key points: 1. The contract was awarded to Bulltrack-Watts, a joint venture, for facility upgrades. 2. The project involved commercial and institutional building construction, specifically for DISA's PAC facility. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition after exclusion of sources. 4. The project duration was 858 days, concluding in April 2013.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The award amount of $17.16 million for building construction is difficult to assess without specific scope details. Benchmarking against similar government construction projects of this size would be necessary for a precise valuation.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract utilized full and open competition after excluding specific sources, suggesting an attempt to maximize competition. The pricing mechanism was a fixed-price award fee, which can incentivize performance while managing cost.
Taxpayer Impact: The $17.16 million expenditure represents taxpayer investment in critical infrastructure for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at a key naval installation.
Public Impact
Ensures operational readiness for DISA's Pacific Area Command. Supports critical communication and information infrastructure at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Invests in the modernization of federal facilities to meet evolving technological and security needs.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown for benchmarking.
- Exclusion of sources in competition requires justification.
- Fixed-price award fee can lead to cost overruns if not managed properly.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Addresses critical infrastructure needs for DISA.
- Completed within the specified timeframe.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. Government spending in this sector often involves significant investment in infrastructure, with costs influenced by location, complexity, and specific requirements.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to a joint venture and did not indicate specific set-asides for small businesses. Further analysis would be needed to determine the extent of small business participation as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Navy for the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically involve contract management by the Navy contracting office to ensure compliance with terms and quality standards.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed scope of work.
- Ambiguity in competition exclusion.
- Limited information on performance outcomes.
- No data on small business subcontracting.
- Award fee structure requires detailed review for effectiveness.
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, department-of-defense, hi, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $17.2 million to BULLTRACK-WATTS, A JOINT VENTURE. DISA PAC FACILITY UPGRADES BUILDING 77, FORD ISLAND, PEARL HARBOR
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BULLTRACK-WATTS, A JOINT VENTURE.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $17.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2010-12-16. End: 2013-04-22.
What was the specific scope of work for the DISA PAC facility upgrades, and how did it compare to industry standards for similar projects?
The provided data lacks specific details on the scope of work for the DISA PAC facility upgrades. To assess value, a detailed breakdown of the construction activities, materials used, and any specialized technological integrations would be required. Comparing this scope to industry benchmarks for similar institutional building projects would reveal if the $17.16 million award was cost-effective.
What were the reasons for excluding specific sources during the full and open competition, and did this exclusion impact the final price?
The data states 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' without specifying the excluded sources or the rationale. Understanding these exclusions is crucial for assessing the integrity of the competition. If legitimate reasons existed, the competition might still be robust. However, if exclusions were arbitrary, they could have limited competitive pressure, potentially leading to a less favorable price for the government.
How effectively did the fixed-price award fee structure incentivize performance and control costs for this construction project?
The fixed-price award fee structure aims to balance cost control with performance incentives. For this project, its effectiveness would depend on the clarity of performance metrics and the fairness of the award fee determination process. Without post-award performance reviews or cost variance data, it's difficult to definitively assess how well it achieved its goals of ensuring quality construction within budget.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: N6274209R1180
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE AWARD FEE (M)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Bulltrack Construction Company, Inc. (UEI: 068458319)
Address: 3097 STONEY WAY, MARYSVILLE, CA, 01
Business Categories: Category Business, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Small Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $17,166,023
Exercised Options: $17,166,023
Current Obligation: $17,166,023
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N6274209D1181
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2010-12-16
Current End Date: 2013-04-22
Potential End Date: 2013-04-22 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2013-11-26
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