Missile Defense Agency awards $16.9M contract to Raytheon for Ballistic Missile Defense Systems
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,892,407 ($16.9M)
Contractor: Raytheon Company
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2003-03-31
End Date: 2006-02-03
Contract Duration: 1,040 days
Daily Burn Rate: $16.2K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE)
Sector: Defense
Official Description: 200308!000278!9700!ZD60 !MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY !HQ000603C0040 !A!N! !N! !20030331!20060129!039321963!039321963!001339159!N!RAYTHEON COMPANY !180 HARTWELL RD !BEDFORD !MA!01730!04650!017!25!BEDFORD !MIDDLESEX !MASS !+000001500000!N!N!000000000000!AD93!RDTE/OTHER DEFENSE-ADV TECH DEV !S1 !SERVICES !1CAA!BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYS !111110!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !D!U!U!1!001!N!1A!Z!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !B!B!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: BEDFORD, MIDDLESEX County, MASSACHUSETTS, 01730
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $16.9 million to RAYTHEON COMPANY for work described as: 200308!000278!9700!ZD60 !MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY !HQ000603C0040 !A!N! !N! !20030331!20060129!039321963!039321963!001339159!N!RAYTHEON COMPANY !180 HARTWELL RD !BEDFORD !MA!01730!04650!017!25!BEDFORD !MIDDL… Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Raytheon Company for Ballistic Missile Defense Systems. 2. The contract value is $16,892,406.85. 3. The contract was not competed, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 4. This falls under the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $16.9M for ballistic missile defense systems is difficult to benchmark without more specific details on the services or systems provided. However, given the specialized nature of defense technology, this amount could be reasonable or inflated depending on the scope.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers as there was no competitive pressure to drive down prices.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for these defense systems.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be overpaying due to the absence of competitive bidding. The Missile Defense Agency relies on Raytheon for critical defense systems. This contract contributes to national security efforts in missile defense.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpricing
Positive Signals
- Supports critical defense infrastructure
- Awarded to a known defense contractor
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) sector, specifically for advanced defense technology. Spending in this area is crucial for national security but can be prone to cost overruns due to the inherent uncertainties in R&D.
Small Business Impact
This contract was awarded to Raytheon Company, a large defense contractor. There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this specific award, which is common for large, specialized defense contracts.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Missile Defense Agency, a component of the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically involve program management reviews and financial audits to ensure funds are used appropriately, though the lack of competition limits one aspect of oversight (price reasonableness).
Related Government Programs
- Soybean Farming
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Missile Defense Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of transparency in justification
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited visibility into specific deliverables
Tags
soybean-farming, department-of-defense, ma, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $16.9 million to RAYTHEON COMPANY. 200308!000278!9700!ZD60 !MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY !HQ000603C0040 !A!N! !N! !20030331!20060129!039321963!039321963!001339159!N!RAYTHEON COMPANY !180 HARTWELL RD !BEDFORD !MA!01730!04650!017!25!BEDFORD !MIDDLESEX !MASS !+000001500000!N!N!000000000000!AD93!RDTE/OTHER DEFENSE-ADV TECH DEV !S1 !SERVICES !1CAA!BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYS !111110!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is RAYTHEON COMPANY.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Missile Defense Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2003-03-31. End: 2006-02-03.
What specific ballistic missile defense systems or services were procured under this contract?
The data indicates the contract was for 'BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYS' and falls under 'RDTE/OTHER DEFENSE-ADV TECH DEV'. Without further details, it's impossible to ascertain the exact nature of the systems or services. This could range from research and development of new technologies to sustainment or upgrades of existing platforms.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The justification for a sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, such justifications are based on factors like unique capabilities, urgent need, or lack of viable alternatives. Without this information, it's difficult to assess the necessity of bypassing the competitive process.
How does the performance of Raytheon under this contract compare to similar contracts for missile defense systems?
Performance data and comparisons to similar contracts are not available in the provided dataset. Assessing performance would require access to contract milestones, delivery records, and quality assessments. Benchmarking against other missile defense contracts would also necessitate detailed cost and scope information for those contracts.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting › Oilseed and Grain Farming › Soybean Farming
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › DEFENSE (OTHER) R&D
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE) (2)
Contractor Details
Address: 180 HARTWELL RD, BEDFORD, MA, 06
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2003-03-31
Current End Date: 2006-02-03
Potential End Date: 2006-02-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-09-24
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