DoD Awards $825M Contract for Ammunition to Alliant Techsystems Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,875,453 ($27.9M)
Contractor: Alliant Techsystems Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 1999-07-30
End Date: 2005-09-23
Contract Duration: 2,247 days
Daily Burn Rate: $12.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE INCENTIVE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: 199910!1700!2497!BW10A!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1003 !A!*!* !19990730!20030930!825057656!825057656!618705925!N!18356!ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC !340 N FRANKLIN ST !JANESVILLE !WI!53545!37825!105!55!JANESVILLE !ROCK !WISCONSIN !0001!+000021806473!N!N!000000000000!1310!AMMUNITION, OVER 30 MM UP TO 75 MM !A6 !AMMUNITION !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !3483!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!D !N!L!1!001!N!1A!A!Y!Z!* !* !N!C!*!A!A!A!A!A!*!* !*!N!A!C!N!*!*!*!*!*!
Place of Performance
Location: KEYSER, MINERAL County, WEST VIRGINIA, 26726
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $27.9 million to ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC for work described as: 199910!1700!2497!BW10A!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1003 !A!*!* !19990730!20030930!825057656!825057656!618705925!N!18356!ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC !340 N FRANKLIN ST !JANESVILLE !WI!53545!37825!105!55!JANESVILLE !ROCK … Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $825 million, is for ammunition over 30mm up to 75mm. 2. Alliant Techsystems Inc. secured this award, indicating a significant market presence. 3. The contract type is Fixed Price Incentive, suggesting shared risk between government and contractor. 4. The sector is Defense, a major area of federal spending.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $825 million over approximately 4 years suggests a substantial investment. Benchmarking against similar large-scale ammunition procurements would be necessary for a precise value assessment.
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 compared to a competitive bidding process.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying a premium for these ammunition supplies.
Public Impact
Ensures continued supply of critical ammunition for defense operations. Supports jobs and economic activity within the defense industrial base. Potential for cost overruns due to sole-source nature. Long-term reliance on a single supplier could pose supply chain risks.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for cost overruns
- Long-term sole-source dependency
Positive Signals
- Ensures critical supply
- Supports defense industrial base
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Defense sector, specifically for ammunition. Federal spending in this area is substantial and driven by operational readiness and modernization needs.
Small Business Impact
Analysis of small business participation is not discernible from the provided data. Large sole-source contracts often have limited direct small business subcontracting opportunities unless specifically mandated.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, indicating a specific branch of the DoD. Oversight would typically involve contract management by the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Related Government Programs
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Potential for cost escalation
- Long-term supplier dependency
- Lack of transparency in pricing
Tags
department-of-defense, wv, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $27.9 million to ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC. 199910!1700!2497!BW10A!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1003 !A!*!* !19990730!20030930!825057656!825057656!618705925!N!18356!ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC !340 N FRANKLIN ST !JANESVILLE !WI!53545!37825!105!55!JANESVILLE !ROCK !WISCONSIN !0001!+000021806473!N!N!000000000000!1310!AMMUNITION, OVER 30 MM UP TO 75 MM !A6 !AMMUNITION !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !3483!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!D !N!L!1!0
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS 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 $27.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 1999-07-30. End: 2005-09-23.
What was the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The justification for a sole-source award is not provided in the data. Typically, such awards are made when only one responsible source can provide the required supplies or services, or in cases of urgent and compelling need. Further investigation into the contract file would be required to determine the specific rationale.
What is the projected cost per unit for the ammunition, and how does it compare to market benchmarks?
The provided data does not include a per-unit cost. The total contract value is $825 million for an unspecified quantity of ammunition. A detailed cost analysis and comparison with similar ammunition types from other suppliers would be necessary to establish a benchmark and assess cost-effectiveness.
What are the performance metrics and quality assurance measures for this ammunition contract?
Specific performance metrics and quality assurance measures are not detailed in the provided summary data. However, as a defense contract, it is expected to adhere to stringent military specifications and undergo rigorous testing and inspection protocols managed by the awarding agency and potentially the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE INCENTIVE (L)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 340 N FRANKLIN ST, JANESVILLE, WI, 53545
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 1999-07-30
Current End Date: 2005-09-23
Potential End Date: 2005-09-23 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-06-03
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