Dod's $1.03B Classified Project Reap Contract Awarded to Leidos, Inc. in 2007
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,274,915 ($10.3M)
Contractor: Leidos, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-04-19
End Date: 2012-04-18
Contract Duration: 1,826 days
Daily Burn Rate: $5.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: CLASSIFIED PROJECT REAP- BASE YEAR
Place of Performance
Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20190
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $10.3 million to LEIDOS, INC. for work described as: CLASSIFIED PROJECT REAP- BASE YEAR Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $1.03 billion, was awarded to Leidos, Inc. for 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services'. 2. Awarded by the Department of Defense, this contract falls under the 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services' category. 3. The contract was not competed, raising questions about potential price discovery and value for taxpayer money. 4. The duration of the contract was 1826 days, spanning from April 2007 to April 2012.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed tightly. Without competition, it's difficult to benchmark pricing against similar services.
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 the government compared to a competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for a contract of this magnitude raises concerns about the efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Significant taxpayer investment in a classified project with limited public information. Potential for inflated costs due to the absence of competitive bidding. Reliance on a single contractor, Leidos, Inc., for critical services over a five-year period.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type
- Classified nature limits transparency
Positive Signals
- Awarded to a known entity (Leidos, Inc.)
- Long-term contract provides stability
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services,' a broad category. Benchmarking is difficult without knowing the specific services rendered, especially given its classified nature.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any subcontracting to small businesses. The sole-source nature of the award may have limited opportunities for small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'CLASSIFIED PROJECT REAP' designation suggests that oversight may be subject to national security protocols, potentially limiting public accountability and standard oversight mechanisms.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competition.
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize spending.
- Classified nature obscures transparency and accountability.
- No indication of small business participation.
- Long contract duration without clear performance metrics.
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-defense, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $10.3 million to LEIDOS, INC.. CLASSIFIED PROJECT REAP- BASE YEAR
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is LEIDOS, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-19. End: 2012-04-18.
What specific technical or scientific consulting services were provided under this classified contract, and how was the necessity for these services determined?
The specific services are classified, making it impossible to detail. The necessity would have been determined by the Department of Defense based on perceived national security requirements or strategic objectives at the time of the award. Without access to classified documentation, the justification remains opaque.
What were the key performance indicators and deliverables for Leidos, Inc., and how was performance measured to ensure value for money, especially given the sole-source nature?
Performance metrics and deliverables for classified contracts are typically not publicly disclosed. However, for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, oversight would focus on managing costs within the fixed fee parameters and ensuring the contractor met defined milestones and objectives, even if those objectives are classified.
Were there any attempts to explore competitive options, even within the classified domain, before awarding this contract solely to Leidos, Inc.?
The data explicitly states 'NOT COMPETED,' indicating no competitive process was undertaken. While classified requirements can necessitate sole-source awards due to unique capabilities or security concerns, the rationale for bypassing competition entirely for a contract of this size and duration is not provided.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: HQ003407R1011
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 10260 CAMPUS POINT DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92121
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,274,915
Exercised Options: $10,274,915
Current Obligation: $10,274,915
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-19
Current End Date: 2012-04-18
Potential End Date: 2012-04-18 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-07-11
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