DHS Coast Guard Awards $12.7M for Engineering Services to Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $12,728,073 ($12.7M)

Contractor: Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Start Date: 2008-09-11

End Date: 2010-06-30

Contract Duration: 657 days

Daily Burn Rate: $19.4K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: IT

Official Description: ENGINEERING SERVICES

Place of Performance

Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County, VIRGINIA, 22209

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Homeland Security obligated $12.7 million to INTEGRATED COAST GUARD SYSTEMS LLC for work described as: ENGINEERING SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded for engineering services to support the U.S. Coast Guard. 2. Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract spans over 650 days, indicating a significant duration for the services. 4. The sector is primarily IT/Navigation systems manufacturing.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount is $12.7M. Without specific unit costs or comparison data for similar engineering services contracts, a precise value assessment is difficult. The provided benchmark of $19373 may represent a specific task order or component, but its relevance to the total contract value is unclear.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

This contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers as competitive pressures are absent.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for a $12.7M contract raises concerns about potential overspending and inefficient use of taxpayer funds.

Public Impact

Enhances critical navigation and guidance systems for the U.S. Coast Guard. Supports national security by ensuring operational readiness of maritime assets. Potential for increased costs due to sole-source award.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Sole-source award limits competition and price discovery.
Lack of detailed cost breakdown makes value assessment difficult.
Contract duration is substantial, requiring ongoing oversight.

Positive Signals

Supports critical Coast Guard operational needs.
Awarded to a company with apparent expertise in the required systems.

Sector Analysis

The contract falls under the 'Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing' NAICS code. Spending in this sector is crucial for national security and maritime operations, but often involves specialized, high-cost components.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses, as 'sb' is false. Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were provided to small businesses.

Oversight & Accountability

The sole-source nature of this award warrants close oversight to ensure the contractor is delivering services at a fair and reasonable price and meeting all performance requirements.

Related Government Programs

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Department of Homeland Security Contracting
U.S. Coast Guard Programs

Risk Flags

Sole-source award limits competition.
Potential for inflated pricing due to lack of competition.
Limited transparency on cost breakdown and value for money.
Contract duration suggests significant ongoing expenditure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Homeland Security awarded $12.7 million to INTEGRATED COAST GUARD SYSTEMS LLC. ENGINEERING SERVICES

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is INTEGRATED COAST GUARD SYSTEMS LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Coast Guard).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $12.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2008-09-11. End: 2010-06-30.

What specific engineering services were provided, and how do they directly contribute to the U.S. Coast Guard's mission effectiveness?

The contract is for engineering services related to Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems. These services are crucial for maintaining and upgrading the operational capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard's fleet and infrastructure, ensuring their ability to perform critical missions such as maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement.

Given the sole-source nature, what mechanisms were in place to ensure the $12.7M price was fair and reasonable?

Without specific details on the procurement process, it's difficult to ascertain the exact mechanisms used. Typically, for sole-source contracts, agencies rely on cost-plus-profit analysis, historical pricing data, or independent government cost estimates. However, the absence of competition inherently reduces the assurance of achieving the best possible price.

How does the performance of Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLC on this contract compare to industry benchmarks for similar engineering services?

Performance comparison is challenging without access to specific performance metrics and quality data from the contract. While the contract was awarded, its effectiveness is best judged by the successful delivery of the engineering services and their impact on the U.S. Coast Guard's operational systems. Benchmarking would require detailed project outcomes and cost-effectiveness data.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Manufacturing › Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing › Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Product/Service Code: COMM/DETECT/COHERENT RADIATION

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 300 M ST SE STE 685, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $12,728,073

Exercised Options: $12,728,073

Current Obligation: $12,728,073

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: DTCG2302C2DW001

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline