DoD Awards $19M for Roadway Construction Segment 3B to Foreign Awardees
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,043,945 ($19.0M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2010-09-15
End Date: 2011-10-03
Contract Duration: 383 days
Daily Burn Rate: $49.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 11
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: DBE RORDER ROAD, SEGMENT 3B - ROADWAY
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $19.0 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: DBE RORDER ROAD, SEGMENT 3B - ROADWAY Key points: 1. Spending focused on infrastructure, specifically roadway construction. 2. Awardee is listed as 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES', indicating a lack of specific contractor identification. 3. The contract was not available for competition, raising questions about price discovery. 4. The sector is Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, a common area for federal spending.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value is $19,043,945. Without comparable contracts or detailed cost breakdowns, it's difficult to assess if this price is reasonable. The 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION' status further complicates value assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION', suggesting a limited or sole-source procurement. This significantly restricts price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition likely resulted in a higher price than could have been achieved through a competitive bidding process, impacting taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the absence of competitive bidding. The use of 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' obscures the actual contractor and raises transparency concerns. Infrastructure projects are vital, but their execution requires careful oversight to ensure value for money.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Unidentified awardee
- Potential for overpayment
Positive Signals
- Project addresses infrastructure needs
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction sector. Federal spending in this area is substantial, often involving competitive bidding to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate any specific provisions or considerations for small businesses in this award. The nature of the award suggests it was not targeted towards small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION' status warrants further investigation into the justification for limiting competition. Oversight should focus on ensuring the necessity of this approach and the reasonableness of the price.
Related Government Programs
- Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competitive bidding
- Unidentified contractor
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Limited transparency
Tags
highway-street-and-bridge-construction, department-of-defense, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $19.0 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. DBE RORDER ROAD, SEGMENT 3B - ROADWAY
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2010-09-15. End: 2011-10-03.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract without competition?
The provided data does not specify the justification for awarding this contract without competition. Typically, such decisions require a documented rationale, such as a sole-source justification or an emergency situation. Further investigation into the contract file would be necessary to determine the precise reason.
How can the value for money be assessed given the lack of competition and unidentified awardee?
Assessing value for money is challenging without competition. A thorough review of the contract's cost elements, comparison to industry benchmarks for similar projects (if available), and an audit of the contractor's pricing structure would be necessary. The 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' designation further complicates this assessment.
What is the potential risk associated with awarding contracts to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES'?
Awarding contracts to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' can introduce risks related to quality control, adherence to U.S. labor and safety standards, currency fluctuations, and potential national security concerns. It also reduces transparency and accountability compared to contracting with identifiable domestic firms.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction › Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: W5K9ZM10R0009
Offers Received: 11
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 911, ARLINGTON, VA, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Foreign Owned, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,043,945
Exercised Options: $19,043,945
Current Obligation: $19,043,945
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2010-09-15
Current End Date: 2011-10-03
Potential End Date: 2011-10-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-09-15
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