DoD awards $54.1M contract for Aircraft Manufacturing to Scientific Research Corporation
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $54,130,524 ($54.1M)
Contractor: Scientific Research Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2012-04-12
End Date: 2017-04-11
Contract Duration: 1,825 days
Daily Burn Rate: $29.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST NO FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: MCTF
Place of Performance
Location: ATLANTA, COBB County, GEORGIA, 30339
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $54.1 million to SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION for work described as: MCTF Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Scientific Research Corporation for aircraft manufacturing. 2. Full and open competition was utilized for this award. 3. The contract duration is 1825 days. 4. The award was a delivery order under a larger contract. 5. The contract type is Cost No Fee.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost No Fee, which can sometimes lead to less price scrutiny compared to fixed-price contracts. The awarded amount is substantial, but without specific benchmarks for similar aircraft manufacturing contracts, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the specific impact on price discovery is unclear without knowing the number of bids received and their pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition is generally positive for taxpayers, as it aims to secure the best value. The total value of $54.1M represents a significant investment.
Public Impact
Supports the Department of Defense's aircraft manufacturing capabilities. Potential impact on the aerospace and defense industry supply chain. Ensures continued operational readiness for military aircraft.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost No Fee contract type may reduce incentive for cost control.
- Lack of specific per-unit cost data makes value assessment challenging.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Long contract duration suggests a stable, ongoing need.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Aircraft Manufacturing sector, a critical component of the defense industrial base. Spending in this sector is often driven by national security requirements and technological advancements.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors in this specific award. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency, indicating oversight is in place. However, the effectiveness of this oversight in ensuring optimal value for taxpayer money requires further investigation.
Related Government Programs
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost No Fee contract type
- Lack of detailed performance metrics
- Limited insight into specific delivery order competition
- Potential for cost overruns due to contract type
Tags
aircraft-manufacturing, department-of-defense, ga, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $54.1 million to SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION. MCTF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $54.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2012-04-12. End: 2017-04-11.
What was the competitive landscape like for this delivery order, and how did it influence the final price?
While the overarching contract was awarded through full and open competition, the specific bidding for this delivery order is not detailed. The number of competing bids and their respective pricing would be crucial to understanding the price discovery mechanism and whether the government secured the best possible price for this specific requirement.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how is Scientific Research Corporation's performance being measured against them?
The provided data does not specify the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Understanding these metrics and the contractor's performance against them is essential for assessing the effectiveness of the contract and ensuring that the Department of Defense is receiving the expected value and quality of aircraft manufacturing services.
Are there any potential cost overruns or schedule delays anticipated given the Cost No Fee contract type and the duration?
The Cost No Fee contract type inherently places the cost risk on the government, meaning there is less incentive for the contractor to control costs. While the long duration (1825 days) suggests a stable requirement, it also increases the potential for unforeseen issues that could lead to cost increases or schedule delays, which the government would bear.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing › Aircraft Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: COMM/DETECT/COHERENT RADIATION
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: COST NO FEE (S)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2300 WINDY RIDGE PKWY STE 400 SE, ATLANTA, GA, 30339
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Small Business, Subchapter S Corporation
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $65,652,074
Exercised Options: $65,652,074
Current Obligation: $54,130,524
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 8
Total Subaward Amount: $54,878,475
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: FA853008D0014
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2012-04-12
Current End Date: 2017-04-11
Potential End Date: 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-02-20
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