Naval Surface Warfare Center Awards $1.5M R&D Contract to Mobilisa Inc. for Unspecified Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,145,161 ($15.1M)
Contractor: Mobilisa, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-03-30
End Date: 2012-09-30
Contract Duration: 2,376 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: R&D
Official Description: 200608!445133!1700!N00167!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER !N0016706C0005 !A!N! !Y! ! !20060330!20080330!018398268!018398268!018398268!N!MOBILISA INC !191 OTTO ST !PORT TOWNSEND !WA!98368!55855!031!53!PORT TOWNSEND !JEFFERSON !WASHINGTON!+000000800000!N!N!000000000000!AZ17!RDTE/OTHER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT-OP SY DEVELOP !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !D!N!U!1!001!N!1A!Z!Y!Z! ! !N!B!Y!Y! !B!B! !A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !1700!N00167!0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: PORT TOWNSEND, JEFFERSON County, WASHINGTON, 98368
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $15.1 million to MOBILISA, INC. for work described as: 200608!445133!1700!N00167!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER !N0016706C0005 !A!N! !Y! ! !20060330!20080330!018398268!018398268!018398268!N!MOBILISA INC !191 OTTO ST !PORT TOWNSEND !WA!98368!55855!031!53!PORT TOWNSEND !JEFF… Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Mobilisa Inc. for $1.5M. 2. The contract is for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. 3. Awarded on March 30, 2006, with an estimated completion date of September 30, 2012. 4. The contract was not competed, raising potential concerns about price discovery. 5. The specific services procured are not discernible from the data.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value is $1.5M. Without knowing the specific services or deliverables, it is difficult to benchmark against similar contracts. The 'NOT COMPETED' status further complicates a fair value assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source or limited competition award. This method of procurement can limit price discovery and potentially lead to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may have resulted in a higher price than could have been achieved through a competitive bidding process, impacting taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may not have received the best possible price due to the lack of competition. The nature of the R&D services is unclear, making it difficult for the public to understand the purpose and benefit of the spending. The extended period of performance (2006-2012) for an unspecified R&D effort warrants scrutiny.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Unspecified services
- Long performance period for R&D
Positive Signals
- Awarded to a specific company (Mobilisa Inc.)
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (NAICS 541710). Federal spending in this sector is crucial for innovation but requires careful oversight to ensure value and effectiveness.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether Mobilisa Inc. is a small business. Further investigation would be needed to determine the impact on small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status suggests a potential lack of robust oversight in the initial procurement phase. Transparency regarding the justification for sole-source awards is essential for accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition raises concerns about potential overpricing.
- Unspecified nature of services procured hinders transparency and accountability.
- Extended performance period without clear deliverables warrants scrutiny.
- Potential for reduced innovation due to non-competitive award.
Tags
research-and-development-in-the-physical, department-of-defense, wa, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $15.1 million to MOBILISA, INC.. 200608!445133!1700!N00167!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER !N0016706C0005 !A!N! !Y! ! !20060330!20080330!018398268!018398268!018398268!N!MOBILISA INC !191 OTTO ST !PORT TOWNSEND !WA!98368!55855!031!53!PORT TOWNSEND !JEFFERSON !WASHINGTON!+000000800000!N!N!000000000000!AZ17!RDTE/OTHER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT-OP SY DEVELOP !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MOBILISA, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-03-30. End: 2012-09-30.
What specific research and development services were procured under this contract, and what was the justification for a sole-source award?
The provided data does not specify the exact nature of the R&D services. The contract was marked as 'NOT COMPETED,' indicating a sole-source or limited competition award. A justification for this procurement method would typically be documented by the agency, often due to unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of other responsible sources, but this information is not present in the dataset.
How was the $1.5M price determined to be fair and reasonable without a competitive bidding process?
Determining price reasonableness without competition usually involves comparing the proposed price to historical prices for similar services, using independent government cost estimates, or applying other cost analysis techniques. The absence of competition here means these methods were likely employed internally by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, but the specific analysis and its results are not detailed in the provided data.
What tangible outcomes or advancements resulted from this $1.5M R&D investment over its extended performance period?
The data does not provide information on the specific outcomes or deliverables of this R&D contract. The extended performance period (2006-2012) suggests a potentially complex or long-term research effort. Without details on the project's results, it's impossible to assess the effectiveness or return on investment for the taxpayer.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Scientific Research and Development Services › Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › OTHER RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc. (UEI: 884719048)
Address: 191 OTTO ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 06
Business Categories: Category Business, HUBZone Firm, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-03-30
Current End Date: 2012-09-30
Potential End Date: 2012-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-06-09
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