DoD awards $11.5M for lead refinement software licensing and support to Admiral Integration, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $11,495,400 ($11.5M)
Contractor: Admiral Integration, Inc
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-09-12
End Date: 2008-01-03
Contract Duration: 113 days
Daily Burn Rate: $101.7K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR LEAD REFINEMENT SOFTWARE, INTERVIEWDIRECT
Place of Performance
Location: CHERRY HILL, CAMDEN County, NEW JERSEY, 08034
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $11.5 million to ADMIRAL INTEGRATION, INC for work described as: LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR LEAD REFINEMENT SOFTWARE, INTERVIEWDIRECT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Admiral Integration, Inc. for lead refinement software. 2. The contract value is $11,495,400. 3. Awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. 4. The contract was not competed. 5. This is a firm-fixed-price contract.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $11.5 million for software licensing and support appears high for a single year of duration. Without comparable contract data for similar software, it's difficult to assess if the pricing is competitive.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This lack of competition limits price discovery and may result in a higher cost to the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The absence of competition for this $11.5 million contract raises concerns about potential overspending of taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the lack of competitive bidding. The specific software's criticality to DoD operations is unclear, impacting the assessment of necessity. Limited transparency into the justification for a sole-source award.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpricing
- Sole-source award justification unclear
Positive Signals
- Firm-fixed-price contract provides cost certainty
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the IT sector, specifically software licensing and support. Spending benchmarks for similar specialized software can vary widely, but a lack of competition often inflates costs.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this contract, either as the prime contractor or as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants further oversight to ensure the pricing is fair and reasonable and that the software is essential for the Department of Defense's mission.
Related Government Programs
- Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competitive bidding
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Sole-source award raises transparency concerns
- Limited information on software necessity and alternatives
Tags
computer-and-computer-peripheral-equipme, department-of-defense, nj, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $11.5 million to ADMIRAL INTEGRATION, INC. LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR LEAD REFINEMENT SOFTWARE, INTERVIEWDIRECT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ADMIRAL INTEGRATION, INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $11.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-12. End: 2008-01-03.
What was the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis, and was a market research conducted to identify potential alternative solutions?
The justification for a sole-source award is crucial for understanding why competition was bypassed. A thorough market research process should have been conducted to identify all potential sources, even if only one was ultimately deemed capable. Without this information, it's impossible to definitively state if alternatives were considered or if the government received the best possible value.
How does the per-unit cost or overall licensing fee compare to industry standards for similar lead refinement software, considering the duration and scope of services?
Benchmarking the cost against industry standards is essential for validating the fairness of the $11.5 million award. Factors like the number of users, specific features, and ongoing support levels need to be considered. If this contract's pricing significantly exceeds comparable commercial agreements, it suggests potential overpayment and warrants a deeper dive into the pricing structure.
What is the criticality of this specific lead refinement software to the Department of the Army's operations, and are there any viable commercial off-the-shelf alternatives?
Understanding the software's operational importance helps justify the expenditure, especially in a sole-source scenario. If the software is mission-critical and no viable alternatives exist, the government may have limited options. However, even for critical systems, exploring potential upgrades or integrations with existing COTS solutions could offer better long-term value and reduce reliance on a single vendor.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Wholesale Trade › Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers › Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: W9124D07R0081
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1950 OLD CUTHBERT RD STE L, CHERRY HILL, NJ, 01
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $11,495,400
Exercised Options: $11,495,400
Current Obligation: $11,495,400
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-12
Current End Date: 2008-01-03
Potential End Date: 2008-01-03 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2008-10-30
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