State Dept. Spends $15.4M on IT Services with CACI, Inc. via Purchase Order
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,449,879 ($15.4M)
Contractor: CACI, Inc. - Federal
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2007-04-25
End Date: 2011-04-20
Contract Duration: 1,456 days
Daily Burn Rate: $10.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS
Sector: IT
Official Description: TASK 05-050
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20520
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $15.4 million to CACI, INC. - FEDERAL for work described as: TASK 05-050 Key points: 1. Significant spending on IT services highlights reliance on contractors. 2. Lack of competition raises concerns about potential overspending. 3. Long contract duration suggests a need for ongoing support. 4. The 'Other Computer Related Services' NAICS code is broad, potentially masking specific service costs.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The total award amount of $15.4M over four years for 'Other Computer Related Services' is difficult to benchmark without specific service details. The lack of competition suggests pricing may not have been optimized.
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 limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The absence of competition likely resulted in higher costs than a fully competed contract, impacting taxpayer value.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the lack of competitive bidding. The long-term nature of the contract could indicate a critical, ongoing need for these services. Transparency in the specific services rendered under 'Other Computer Related Services' is limited.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Broad service category
- Long contract duration
Positive Signals
- Awarded to a known entity (CACI)
Sector Analysis
Spending on IT services, particularly under broad categories like 'Other Computer Related Services', is common across federal agencies. Benchmarking is challenging without detailed service descriptions, but the lack of competition is a red flag for value.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business, representing a missed opportunity for small business participation in federal IT services.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status warrants further review to understand the justification for bypassing the competitive process and ensure appropriate oversight was applied.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpricing
- Limited transparency on services
- No small business participation indicated
Tags
other-computer-related-services, department-of-state, dc, purchase-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $15.4 million to CACI, INC. - FEDERAL. TASK 05-050
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CACI, INC. - FEDERAL.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-25. End: 2011-04-20.
What specific 'Other Computer Related Services' were provided under this contract, and how do their costs compare to market rates for similar services?
The provided data lacks the specificity to detail the exact services rendered. A thorough review would require access to contract line item details and service descriptions. Without this, comparing costs to market rates is speculative, but the lack of competition suggests potential for inflated pricing compared to what could have been achieved through a competitive process.
What was the justification for not competing this contract, and were alternative sources considered?
The data explicitly states 'NOT COMPETED'. The justification for this decision is not provided. Typically, agencies must document reasons such as urgency, sole-source proprietary technology, or a lack of capable sources. Without this documentation, it's impossible to assess if the decision was appropriate or if taxpayer funds were potentially mismanaged by avoiding competition.
How effectively did CACI, Inc. - Federal deliver the required IT services over the contract's duration, and did the agency conduct performance reviews?
The provided data does not include information on contract performance or quality assurance reviews. Assessing effectiveness would require examining performance metrics, user feedback, and any documented issues or successes during the contract period. The long duration and purchase order format might imply routine service delivery, but without performance data, effectiveness remains unverified.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: CACI International Inc (UEI: 045534641)
Address: 14151 PARK MEADOW DR, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $15,449,879
Exercised Options: $15,449,879
Current Obligation: $15,449,879
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-25
Current End Date: 2011-04-20
Potential End Date: 2016-08-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-10-17
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