DoD's $128.7M Contract for Other Professional Services Awarded to Aquidneck Management Associate

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $12,872,492 ($12.9M)

Contractor: Aquidneck Management Associate

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 1998-08-15

End Date: 2003-08-15

Contract Duration: 1,826 days

Daily Burn Rate: $7.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 5

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE

Sector: Other

Official Description: 199812!1700!0167!BW24A!NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, N!N6660498C0167 !A!*!* !19980815!20030814!001729128!001729128!001729128!N!4T595!AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE!28 JACOME WAY !MIDDLETOWN !RI!02842!45640!005!44!MIDDLETOWN !NEWPORT !RHODE ISLD!0001!+000002504374!N!N!000000000000!R499!OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !7379!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!A !N!R!2!005!K!* !C!N!Z!* !* !N!B!*!A!*!B!A!A!*!* !*!N!A!B!N!*!*!*!*!*!

Place of Performance

Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20190

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $12.9 million to AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE for work described as: 199812!1700!0167!BW24A!NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, N!N6660498C0167 !A!*!* !19980815!20030814!001729128!001729128!001729128!N!4T595!AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE!28 JACOME WAY !MIDDLETOWN !RI!02842!45640!005!44!MIDDLETOWN !NEWPOR… Key points: 1. The contract, valued at $128.7 million, was awarded for 'Other Professional Services'. 2. The primary contractor is Aquidneck Management Associate, located in Middletown, RI. 3. This contract represents a significant investment in professional services for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. 4. The contract duration spans five years, from August 1998 to August 2003. 5. The contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee, indicating performance-based incentives.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $128.7 million for a 5-year period suggests a substantial but not necessarily excessive annual spend. Without specific service details or benchmarks for 'Other Professional Services', a precise pricing assessment is difficult.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES', suggesting a competitive process was initiated but potentially narrowed. This method aims for competitive pricing but the exclusion of sources warrants scrutiny.

Taxpayer Impact: The $128.7 million expenditure represents taxpayer funds allocated to professional services, the value of which depends on the effectiveness and necessity of the services rendered.

Public Impact

Naval operations and research may be supported by these professional services. The long-term nature of the contract suggests ongoing needs for specialized expertise. The award to Aquidneck Management Associate impacts the professional services sector within Rhode Island. Potential for job creation and economic activity in the Middletown, RI area.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of specific service details makes value assessment challenging.
The 'exclusion of sources' in the competition method requires further investigation.
Cost Plus Award Fee contracts can sometimes lead to cost overruns if not managed tightly.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition, indicating an attempt at market fairness.
Long contract duration suggests a stable, long-term need being met.
Contract supports critical naval undersea warfare capabilities.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under 'Other Professional Services', a broad category that can encompass a wide range of support functions. Benchmarking is difficult without knowing the specific services, but the value suggests a significant engagement for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were made available to small businesses.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), suggesting established oversight. However, the effectiveness of this oversight in ensuring value and managing the Cost Plus Award Fee structure requires deeper review.

Related Government Programs

Department of Defense Contracting
Defense Contract Management Agency Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed service description.
Ambiguity in competition method ('exclusion of sources').
Potential for cost escalation in CPAF contracts.
No indication of small business subcontracting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $12.9 million to AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE. 199812!1700!0167!BW24A!NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, N!N6660498C0167 !A!*!* !19980815!20030814!001729128!001729128!001729128!N!4T595!AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE!28 JACOME WAY !MIDDLETOWN !RI!02842!45640!005!44!MIDDLETOWN !NEWPORT !RHODE ISLD!0001!+000002504374!N!N!000000000000!R499!OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !7379!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!A !N!R!2!0

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is AQUIDNECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $12.9 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 1998-08-15. End: 2003-08-15.

What specific professional services were procured under this $128.7 million contract, and how did their necessity justify the significant expenditure over five years?

The contract was for 'Other Professional Services' supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Without detailed service descriptions, it's challenging to definitively assess necessity. However, the substantial value suggests critical, ongoing support functions were required, potentially related to research, development, or operational sustainment of undersea warfare capabilities. The five-year duration implies a long-term strategic need.

How did the 'exclusion of sources' in the 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' process impact the final pricing and overall value for taxpayers?

Excluding sources prior to full and open competition can limit the pool of potential bidders, potentially reducing competitive pressure and leading to higher prices than if all eligible sources were considered. While the process aimed for competition, the specific reasons for exclusion and their impact on price discovery are not detailed, making it difficult to quantify the exact taxpayer impact. Further investigation into the justification for source exclusion is warranted.

What were the key performance metrics and award fee criteria that determined the final payout under this Cost Plus Award Fee contract, and how effectively were they monitored?

The effectiveness of the Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) structure hinges on well-defined performance metrics and rigorous monitoring. The data does not specify these criteria or the oversight mechanisms employed by the DCMA. Without this information, it's impossible to assess if the award fees truly incentivized superior performance or if the contract structure was managed to maximize taxpayer value and ensure mission success.

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 5

Pricing Type: COST PLUS AWARD FEE (R)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 28 JACOME WAY, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842

Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

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