NASA's OSAC contract for engineering services awarded to BAE Systems for $12.15M over 7 years
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $12,152,844 ($12.2M)
Contractor: BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Start Date: 2006-07-01
End Date: 2013-04-30
Contract Duration: 2,495 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: PROJECT/CENTER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OSAC
Place of Performance
Location: HUNTSVILLE, MADISON County, ALABAMA, 35812
State: Alabama Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $12.2 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. for work described as: PROJECT/CENTER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OSAC Key points: 1. The contract value of $12.15M over nearly 7 years suggests a moderate annual spend. 2. BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. was the awardee. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. The primary sector appears to be engineering services, supporting NASA's OSAC.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was awarded as a firm fixed price delivery order. Without specific performance metrics or comparison data, assessing the value for money is challenging. The total award value of $12.15M over 2495 days (approx. 6.8 years) indicates a consistent, but not exceptionally high, annual spend.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, the specific pricing structure and discovery process are not detailed, making it difficult to ascertain the extent of price optimization achieved.
Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition aims to secure the best value for taxpayers by allowing all eligible vendors to bid, potentially leading to cost savings.
Public Impact
Supports NASA's Office of Space Access and Capabilities (OSAC) with essential engineering services. The long-term nature of the contract suggests ongoing support for critical space exploration or operational needs. Awarded to a single vendor, BAE Systems, indicating their capability in this specialized engineering domain.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed performance metrics makes value assessment difficult.
- No specific information on small business participation.
- The 'PSC' field is empty, which could indicate missing classification data.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm fixed price contract type can provide cost certainty.
- Long contract duration suggests sustained need and potential for stable support.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), a sector critical for government operations, particularly in aerospace and defense. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on project scope and duration, but the $12.15M total award over nearly 7 years suggests a moderate-sized, long-term support contract.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not set aside for small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by NASA, a federal agency with established oversight mechanisms. However, the provided data does not offer specific details on the oversight processes or accountability measures implemented for this particular contract.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contracting
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- No information on small business subcontracting.
- Missing PSC code could indicate incomplete data.
- Limited insight into the specific engineering tasks performed.
Tags
engineering-services, national-aeronautics-and-space-administr, al, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $12.2 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.. PROJECT/CENTER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OSAC
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $12.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-07-01. End: 2013-04-30.
What specific engineering services were provided under this contract, and how did they contribute to NASA's OSAC mission objectives?
The provided data identifies the contract as 'PROJECT/CENTER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OSAC' and classifies it under 'Engineering Services'. While the exact nature of these services isn't detailed, they likely encompass technical analysis, performance evaluation, and support for the Office of Space Access and Capabilities. These services are crucial for ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of NASA's space access and capabilities initiatives, contributing directly to the agency's broader mission goals.
Given the full and open competition, what was the competitive landscape like, and how did it influence the final pricing?
The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION', suggesting that multiple vendors were eligible to bid. This competitive environment typically drives down prices as vendors strive to offer the most attractive terms. However, without access to the bidding process details, the number of bids received, and the specific pricing strategies employed by the winner (BAE Systems), it's difficult to quantify the precise impact on the final price beyond the general expectation of competitive pressure.
What is the estimated taxpayer impact considering the contract's value, duration, and the nature of engineering services provided?
The contract represents a $12.15 million investment over approximately 6.8 years for engineering support services to NASA's OSAC. While firm fixed price contracts offer cost certainty, the ultimate taxpayer impact depends on the value derived from these services. If the engineering support significantly enhances NASA's operational efficiency, reduces future costs, or enables successful mission outcomes, the investment can be deemed beneficial. Conversely, if the services are perceived as redundant or not optimally delivered, the impact could be less favorable.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS, NOT R&D › SPECIAL STUDIES - NOT R and D
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: BAE Systems PLC (UEI: 217304393)
Address: 1601 RESEARCH BLVD, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Foreign Owned, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $12,176,655
Exercised Options: $12,176,655
Current Obligation: $12,152,844
Contract Characteristics
Multi-Year Contract: Yes
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: NNM06AA15Z
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-07-01
Current End Date: 2013-04-30
Potential End Date: 2013-04-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2017-12-05
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