DoD awards $41.4M to SRI INTERNATIONAL for technical services, raising competition concerns
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $41,374,414 ($41.4M)
Contractor: SRI International
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2013-09-17
End Date: 2015-07-15
Contract Duration: 666 days
Daily Burn Rate: $62.1K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: MENLO PARK, SAN MATEO County, CALIFORNIA, 94025
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $41.4 million to SRI INTERNATIONAL for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single entity, SRI INTERNATIONAL, for $41.4M. 2. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' (NAICS 541990). 3. Contract was not competed, indicating potential lack of price discovery. 4. The contract duration was 666 days, ending in July 2015.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $41.4M for 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' is significant. Without a competitive bidding process, it's difficult to assess if this price represents fair market value compared to similar services procured through competition.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis ('NOT COMPETED'). This limits price discovery and may result in higher costs for taxpayers as there was no competitive pressure to drive down prices.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition for a $41.4M contract means taxpayers may have overpaid for the services rendered.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have paid more than necessary due to the sole-source award. Limited transparency into the justification for not competing this large contract. Potential for missed opportunities to engage with other qualified service providers.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- No clear justification for sole-source
Positive Signals
- Contract completed
- Services delivered
Sector Analysis
The 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' sector is broad. Benchmarking spending in this category is challenging without more specific service details. However, a $41.4M award suggests a substantial project.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. The sole-source nature of the award makes it less likely that small businesses had an opportunity to participate.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status raises questions about the oversight applied to the procurement process. A thorough review should have been conducted to justify the sole-source award and ensure fair pricing.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award without clear justification.
- Potential for inflated costs due to lack of competition.
- Limited transparency in the procurement process.
- No indication of small business participation.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, ca, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $41.4 million to SRI INTERNATIONAL. IGF::OT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SRI INTERNATIONAL.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $41.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2013-09-17. End: 2015-07-15.
What was the specific justification for awarding this $41.4M contract on a sole-source basis?
The provided data indicates the contract was 'NOT COMPETED' and awarded as a 'SOLE SOURCE'. However, the specific justification or documentation supporting this decision is not included. Typically, sole-source awards require a detailed justification, such as the existence of a unique capability or urgent need, which would need to be approved by the agency.
How does the $41.4M contract value compare to similar services procured competitively by the Department of the Army?
Without access to a competitive benchmark for 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' within the Department of the Army, a direct comparison is not possible. The lack of competition for this specific contract prevents a direct price discovery assessment against market rates achieved through bidding.
What was the effectiveness of the services provided by SRI INTERNATIONAL under this contract?
The provided data focuses on the contract's financial and procurement aspects and does not include information on the effectiveness or performance of the services rendered by SRI INTERNATIONAL. Assessing effectiveness would require reviewing performance reports, user feedback, and mission outcomes related to the contract.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: PHOTO, MAP, PRINT, PUBLICATION › PHOTOGR, MAPPING, PRINTING, PUBLISH
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: W58RGZ13R0100
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 333 RAVENSWOOD AVE, MENLO PARK, CA, 94025
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $41,374,414
Exercised Options: $41,374,414
Current Obligation: $41,374,414
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 3
Total Subaward Amount: $8,552,804
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2013-09-17
Current End Date: 2015-07-15
Potential End Date: 2015-07-15 12:07:00
Last Modified: 2018-04-02
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