DoD's $10.7M Engineering Services Contract with DCS Corp. awarded under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,693,918 ($10.7M)
Contractor: DCS Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2005-01-31
End Date: 2007-02-28
Contract Duration: 758 days
Daily Burn Rate: $14.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: TAS::21 2020::TAS 200504!002072!2100!W15P7T!USA COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS !GS23F0303K !C!N! !N!W15P7T05F0034! !20050131!20060228!083662916!083662916!083662916!N!DCS CORPORATION !1330 BRADDOCK PL STE 700 !ALEXANDRIA !VA!22314!01000!510!51!ALEXANDRIA !ALEXANDRIA (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000004731256!N!N!000000000000!R425!ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E! !6! ! ! ! ! !20200930!B! ! ! ! !A! ! ! !000! ! ! ! ! ! ! !Y!B!N!N! !B! ! ! ! !000! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: ALEXANDRIA, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22310
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $10.7 million to DCS CORPORATION for work described as: TAS::21 2020::TAS 200504!002072!2100!W15P7T!USA COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS !GS23F0303K !C!N! !N!W15P7T05F0034! !20050131!20060228!083662916!083662916!083662916!N!DCS CORPORATION !1330 BRADDOCK PL STE 700 !ALEXANDRIA !VA!22314!01000!510!51!ALEXAND… Key points: 1. Contract awarded to DCS Corporation for Engineering Services. 2. Significant value of $10.7 million over its duration. 3. Awarded under a Full and Open Competition strategy. 4. Sector is primarily Engineering Services, a key defense support area.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $10.7 million appears reasonable for engineering services of this nature, especially considering the duration. Benchmarking against similar large-scale engineering support contracts would provide a more definitive assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using Full and Open Competition, indicating a robust process to solicit bids from all eligible sources. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and ensures the government receives best value.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition suggests that taxpayers likely benefited from a competitive pricing environment, leading to a more cost-effective outcome.
Public Impact
Supports critical Department of Defense engineering and technical services. DCS Corporation, a significant defense contractor, is the awardee. Contract duration of approximately 2 years. Potential for follow-on work or similar contracts in the future.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and Open Competition
- Clear service description (Engineering Technical Services)
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector (NAICS 541330), which is crucial for defense readiness and technological advancement. Spending in this sector is substantial, with competition typically driving value.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific set-aside for small businesses. The awardee, DCS Corporation, is a large business, suggesting that small business participation may have been limited unless they were subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), indicating established oversight mechanisms. Further review of performance reports and audits would be needed to assess accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed service description
- No indication of small business participation
- Limited insight into performance metrics
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $10.7 million to DCS CORPORATION. TAS::21 2020::TAS 200504!002072!2100!W15P7T!USA COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS !GS23F0303K !C!N! !N!W15P7T05F0034! !20050131!20060228!083662916!083662916!083662916!N!DCS CORPORATION !1330 BRADDOCK PL STE 700 !ALEXANDRIA !VA!22314!01000!510!51!ALEXANDRIA !ALEXANDRIA (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000004731256!N!N!000000000000!R425!ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DCS 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 $10.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2005-01-31. End: 2007-02-28.
What specific engineering technical services were provided under this contract?
The contract description specifies 'ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES'. While the exact nature of these services is not detailed in the provided data, they likely encompass a broad range of technical support, design, analysis, and testing activities essential for defense systems and operations.
Were there any performance issues or disputes during the contract period?
The provided data does not contain information regarding performance issues or disputes. A comprehensive review would require access to contract performance reports, payment histories, and any associated contract modification or claims documentation.
How does the final cost compare to the initial estimated value or ceiling?
The data indicates a total award amount of $10,693,918.26. Without an initial estimated value or ceiling provided in this snippet, a direct comparison is not possible. However, the reported amount represents the actual expenditure for the services rendered.
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
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1330 BRADDOCK PL STE 700, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Veteran Owned Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS23F0303K
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2005-01-31
Current End Date: 2007-02-28
Potential End Date: 2007-02-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2017-09-26
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