DoD Awards $37.6M for E3 Systems Engineering & T&E Support to KBR Wyle Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $37,658,514 ($37.7M)
Contractor: KBR Wyle Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-06-03
End Date: 2013-06-08
Contract Duration: 2,197 days
Daily Burn Rate: $17.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (E3) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & T&E SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: HUNTSVILLE, MADISON County, ALABAMA, 35806
State: Alabama Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $37.7 million to KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC for work described as: ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (E3) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & T&E SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to KBR Wyle Services, LLC for $37.6M. 2. Services include Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Systems Engineering & Test and Evaluation. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The contract duration was 2197 days. 5. The contract was awarded by the Department of Defense.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The total award value of $37.6M over nearly 6 years suggests a moderate level of spending for specialized engineering support.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. This method generally promotes competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers likely received fair value, though the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure warrants oversight to prevent excessive costs.
Public Impact
Ensures critical defense systems meet electromagnetic compatibility standards. Supports advanced testing and evaluation for military hardware. Contributes to the reliability and effectiveness of defense technologies. Impacts national security by maintaining system integrity in complex environments.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
- Long contract duration may indicate potential for scope creep or evolving requirements.
- No small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Specialized and critical engineering support for DoD.
- Long-term engagement suggests a stable and valued partnership.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, specifically related to defense systems. Benchmarks for similar specialized E3 support contracts are difficult to ascertain without more granular data, but the value appears consistent with complex, long-term government engineering projects.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). There is no indication of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), suggesting a level of oversight. However, the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure necessitates diligent monitoring of costs and performance to ensure accountability and prevent waste.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure
- Lack of small business participation
- Long contract duration
- Limited performance metric visibility
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, al, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $37.7 million to KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (E3) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & T&E SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $37.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-06-03. End: 2013-06-08.
What was the final cost compared to the initial estimated cost for this Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract?
The provided data does not specify the initial estimated cost or the final obligated amount beyond the $37.6M award value. For a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, understanding the variance between estimated and actual costs is crucial for assessing financial management and potential cost efficiencies or overruns.
How were the specific E3 engineering and T&E requirements defined and managed over the contract's 6-year duration?
The data indicates the contract covered E3 Systems Engineering & T&E Support. Detailed requirements definition and management would typically involve rigorous technical reviews, milestone tracking, and performance metrics. The long duration suggests evolving needs, requiring adaptive management to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness of the support provided.
What specific performance metrics were used to evaluate KBR Wyle Services' effectiveness in E3 systems engineering and T&E?
Performance metrics are not detailed in the provided data. Effective evaluation would likely include adherence to technical specifications, successful completion of test phases, timely delivery of engineering analyses, and overall contribution to system reliability and compliance with electromagnetic environmental effects standards.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering 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: N0002407R3116
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: KBR, Inc. (UEI: 784072626)
Address: 345 BOB HEATH DR, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35806
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $40,396,166
Exercised Options: $40,396,166
Current Obligation: $37,658,514
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N0017805D4663
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-06-03
Current End Date: 2013-06-08
Potential End Date: 2013-06-08 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-09-21
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