DoD Awards $13.3M Task Order to DBOC JOINT VENTURE for Ammunition Industrial Base Support
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,286,839 ($13.3M)
Contractor: Dboc Joint Venture
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2025-05-15
End Date: 2026-07-14
Contract Duration: 425 days
Daily Burn Rate: $31.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: TASK ORDER 0004 REQUIRES CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN THE ORGANIC AND COMMERCIAL CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION INDUSTRIAL BASE (IB) AND ACHIEVE GREATER EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN THE AMMUNITION IB.
Place of Performance
Location: FAIRFAX, FAIRFAX CITY County, VIRGINIA, 22030
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $13.3 million to DBOC JOINT VENTURE for work described as: TASK ORDER 0004 REQUIRES CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN THE ORGANIC AND COMMERCIAL CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION INDUSTRIAL BASE (IB) AND ACHIEVE GREATER EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN THE AMMUNITION IB. Key points: 1. Focuses on sustaining and improving the conventional ammunition industrial base. 2. Contract awarded via full and open competition after exclusion of sources. 3. Potential for increased effectiveness and efficiency in ammunition production. 4. Risk associated with reliance on a single contractor for critical support.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's fixed price structure aims to control costs. However, without specific benchmarks for 'effectiveness and efficiency' in the ammunition industrial base, a precise value assessment is difficult. The $13.3M award over 425 days suggests a significant investment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using 'full and open competition after exclusion of sources,' indicating a competitive process was initiated but specific sources were later excluded. This method can impact price discovery if the exclusion limits the pool of qualified bidders.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to enhance the defense industrial base, which is crucial for national security. The effectiveness of this spending will depend on the contractor's ability to deliver promised improvements.
Public Impact
Enhances the nation's capacity to produce conventional ammunition. Supports the defense industrial base, a critical component of national security. Aims to improve efficiency, potentially leading to cost savings in the long run. Could impact the readiness and responsiveness of military forces.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Reliance on a single contractor for critical industrial base support.
- Potential for cost overruns if efficiency gains are not realized.
- Vulnerability of the ammunition supply chain.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process ensures some level of price scrutiny.
- Focus on improving effectiveness and efficiency is a positive goal.
- Supports a vital sector of the defense industrial base.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the 'Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services' sector, specifically targeting the defense industrial base. Benchmarks for this niche are difficult to establish, but spending in defense support services is substantial and driven by national security needs.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (sb: false). Therefore, there is no direct analysis of small business participation or impact from this specific task order.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be crucial to ensure DBOC JOINT VENTURE meets the objectives of enhancing effectiveness and efficiency. The Department of the Army's contracting and program management teams will be responsible for monitoring performance and ensuring accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in due to specialized support.
- Risk of undefined or unachievable 'effectiveness and efficiency' goals.
- Dependency on a single contractor for critical industrial base functions.
- Lack of clarity on the specific reasons for source exclusion.
- Limited visibility into long-term strategic planning for the ammunition IB.
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-defense, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $13.3 million to DBOC JOINT VENTURE. TASK ORDER 0004 REQUIRES CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN THE ORGANIC AND COMMERCIAL CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION INDUSTRIAL BASE (IB) AND ACHIEVE GREATER EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN THE AMMUNITION IB.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DBOC JOINT VENTURE.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $13.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-05-15. End: 2026-07-14.
What specific metrics will be used to measure the 'greater effectiveness and efficiency' in the ammunition industrial base?
The contract should clearly define measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) for effectiveness and efficiency. These could include production output increases, reduction in cycle times, improved quality control metrics, or cost savings achieved through process optimization. Without defined metrics, assessing the contractor's success and the value for taxpayer money becomes subjective.
What is the rationale behind the 'exclusion of sources' in the full and open competition process?
Understanding the reasons for excluding certain sources is vital. Was it due to specialized capabilities, past performance, or specific security requirements? If the exclusion significantly narrowed the competitive field, it could raise questions about whether the best possible price and solution were obtained. Transparency on this aspect is important for accountability.
How will the long-term sustainability and resilience of the ammunition industrial base be ensured beyond this task order?
This task order focuses on sustaining the current base. However, a comprehensive strategy is needed for long-term resilience, including potential investments in modernization, workforce development, and diversification of the supply chain. Relying solely on contractor support for sustainability might not address underlying structural issues within the industrial base.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 4031 UNIVERSITY DR STE 100, FAIRFAX, VA, 22030
Business Categories: Category Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,286,839
Exercised Options: $13,286,839
Current Obligation: $13,286,839
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W15QKN22D0004
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-05-15
Current End Date: 2026-07-14
Potential End Date: 2026-07-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-10-07
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