SAIC Awarded $19.3M for SPAWAR HQ Architecture & Human Systems Engineering Support
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,301,089 ($19.3M)
Contractor: Science Applications International Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2011-02-24
End Date: 2015-08-31
Contract Duration: 1,649 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: IT
Official Description: SPAWAR HQ ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN SYSTEMS GROUP, ARCHITECTURE/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO County, CALIFORNIA, 92121, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $19.3 million to SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION for work described as: SPAWAR HQ ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN SYSTEMS GROUP, ARCHITECTURE/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). 2. Full and open competition utilized for this award. 3. Engineering services sector, specifically within the Department of the Navy. 4. Contract duration spans over 4 years.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The total award value of $19.3M for a 4-year period suggests a moderate annual spend.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery. This method allows multiple vendors to bid, theoretically driving down costs and ensuring fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers are likely receiving a reasonable price for the engineering services provided.
Public Impact
Supports critical architecture and human systems engineering for the Navy. Ensures technological advancements and integration within naval systems. Impacts the operational effectiveness and efficiency of naval command and control.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
- Long contract duration may not reflect current market needs.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition promotes market fairness.
- Supports a key defense agency's operational capabilities.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, which is crucial for defense agencies. Benchmarks for similar contracts would depend on the specific complexity and duration of the services required.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business subcontracting opportunities were mandated or utilized.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would typically be managed by the Department of the Navy to ensure SAIC meets contract requirements and delivers quality engineering support within the agreed-upon cost and schedule.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost creep due to CPFF structure.
- Lack of small business participation noted.
- Contract duration may exceed current technological relevance.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics and outcomes.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, ca, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $19.3 million to SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. SPAWAR HQ ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN SYSTEMS GROUP, ARCHITECTURE/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2011-02-24. End: 2015-08-31.
What specific architectural and human systems engineering tasks were performed under this contract?
The contract focused on providing architecture and systems engineering support to SPAWAR HQ. This likely involved designing, developing, and integrating complex systems, ensuring interoperability, and addressing human factors to optimize user interaction and operational effectiveness within the Navy's communication and information technology infrastructure.
Were there any cost overruns or significant deviations from the fixed fee during the contract period?
Without access to detailed contract performance reports, it's difficult to definitively state if there were cost overruns. However, Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts inherently carry a risk of exceeding initial estimates if unforeseen complexities arise or if the fixed fee was not adequately calculated to cover all potential costs.
How did the final cost compare to initial projections or bids from other competitors?
Given the full and open competition, the final cost should ideally align with market rates. A comparison to initial projections would require access to the original bid data. The $19.3M award suggests this was the winning bid, but without further data, it's hard to assess its competitiveness against other proposals.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: N0002410R3154
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1710 SAIC DR, MCLEAN, VA, 22102
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,908,549
Exercised Options: $19,908,549
Current Obligation: $19,301,089
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 68
Total Subaward Amount: $6,305,422
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N0017804D4119
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2011-02-24
Current End Date: 2015-08-31
Potential End Date: 2015-08-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-02-16
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