DoD's $51.4M Program Management & Acquisition Support Contract Awarded to CACI Technologies, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $51,367,033 ($51.4M)

Contractor: CACI Technologies, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2012-10-01

End Date: 2014-12-31

Contract Duration: 821 days

Daily Burn Rate: $62.6K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT&ACQUISITION SUPPORT

Place of Performance

Location: CHANTILLY, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20151

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $51.4 million to CACI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for work described as: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT&ACQUISITION SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to CACI Technologies, LLC for $51.4M. 2. Service category is Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 3. Contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee. 4. No small business participation noted. 5. Contract duration was 821 days.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract's Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.

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.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition likely resulted in a higher price than could have been achieved through a competitive bidding process.

Public Impact

Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the absence of competition. The specific value derived from these consulting services is not immediately clear. Lack of transparency in sole-source awards hinders public trust. Potential for contractor lock-in and reduced innovation.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Sole-source award
Cost-plus contract type
No small business participation

Positive Signals

Established contractor (CACI)

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional services, specifically management consulting. Spending in this sector can vary widely, but competitive bidding is crucial for cost-effectiveness.

Small Business Impact

The contract was not awarded to any small businesses, representing a missed opportunity for small business growth and participation in federal contracting.

Oversight & Accountability

The 'VA' status suggests it may be subject to specific oversight, but the sole-source nature raises questions about the effectiveness of competition-driven oversight.

Related Government Programs

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Department of Defense Contracting
Defense Contract Management Agency Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of competition
Potential for cost overruns (CPFF)
No small business utilization
Broad service description lacks specificity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $51.4 million to CACI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT&ACQUISITION SUPPORT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is CACI TECHNOLOGIES, 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 $51.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2012-10-01. End: 2014-12-31.

What was the justification for the sole-source award, and how was the price determined to be fair and reasonable?

The justification for a sole-source award is critical for understanding why competition was bypassed. Without this information, it's difficult to assess if the government received the best possible value. The determination of a fair and reasonable price in such cases relies heavily on documented cost analysis and market research, which are not detailed here.

What specific program management and acquisition support was provided, and what were the key performance indicators?

The description 'PROGRAM MANAGEMENT&ACQUISITION SUPPORT' is broad. Understanding the specific tasks performed, deliverables, and how performance was measured is essential to evaluate the effectiveness and value of the $51.4 million expenditure. Without defined KPIs, assessing the contractor's impact is challenging.

How did the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure impact the final cost compared to a fixed-price contract?

Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts carry inherent risks of cost escalation, as the contractor is reimbursed for actual costs plus a fixed fee. This can incentivize less cost-conscious behavior compared to fixed-price contracts where the contractor bears more risk. Evaluating the final cost against initial estimates and potential savings from a fixed-price approach is key to assessing value.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Solicitation ID: N0002412R6309

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: CACI International Inc (UEI: 045534641)

Address: 14370 NEWBROOK DRIVE, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $53,414,063

Exercised Options: $53,414,063

Current Obligation: $51,367,033

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 13

Total Subaward Amount: $6,848,761

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: YES

Timeline