DoD's $35M Commissary Addition/Alteration Contract Awarded to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees in 2006
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $35,177,319 ($35.2M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-12-01
End Date: 2020-06-15
Contract Duration: 4,945 days
Daily Burn Rate: $7.1K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: TITLE I, 7.1.2-7.1.4 SERVICES, FY06FUNDS ADDITION/ALTERATION OF COMMISSARY IN RAMSTEIN
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $35.2 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: TITLE I, 7.1.2-7.1.4 SERVICES, FY06FUNDS ADDITION/ALTERATION OF COMMISSARY IN RAMSTEIN Key points: 1. The contract awarded in 2006 for $35.18M covers additions/alterations to a commissary in Ramstein. 2. Awarded to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees', the specific contractor identity is unclear, raising transparency concerns. 3. The contract duration is exceptionally long at 4945 days (over 13 years), potentially impacting cost control. 4. The 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors' NAICS code suggests a broad scope, making specific performance benchmarks difficult.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $35.18M for commissary alterations over 13 years is substantial. Without specific details on the scope of work and comparable projects, assessing its value for money is difficult. The long duration may indicate a complex project or potential for cost overruns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was 'NOT COMPETED' and awarded to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES'. This lack of competition significantly limits price discovery and suggests potential for inflated costs. The specific reasons for not competing are not provided.
Taxpayer Impact: The absence of competition and the long duration raise concerns about whether taxpayers received the best possible price for these construction services.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to a lack of competitive bidding. The extended contract period could mean funds were tied up for an unnecessarily long time. Lack of clarity on the 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' hinders public understanding of who received taxpayer funds. The long duration and broad scope might indicate poor initial planning or scope creep.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of Competition
- Unclear Contractor Identity
- Extended Contract Duration
- Potential for Cost Overruns
Positive Signals
- Contract awarded for facility improvement
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under specialty trade construction services, specifically for facility alterations. The $35.18M value is significant for a single project of this nature, especially given its extended timeline. Benchmarking is difficult without knowing the exact scope of work.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates the awardee is 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' and the small business flag is false. This suggests no specific analysis or set-aside for small businesses was applied or relevant in this case.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status and the broad 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' designation warrant further oversight to ensure accountability and proper use of funds. The extended duration also requires monitoring to prevent scope creep and cost escalation.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Unclear awardee identity
- Extended contract duration (over 13 years)
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited transparency
Tags
all-other-specialty-trade-contractors, department-of-defense, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $35.2 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. TITLE I, 7.1.2-7.1.4 SERVICES, FY06FUNDS ADDITION/ALTERATION OF COMMISSARY IN RAMSTEIN
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 $35.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-12-01. End: 2020-06-15.
What was the specific scope of work for the commissary addition/alteration, and how was the $35.18M price determined without competition?
The provided data lacks specific details on the scope of work. The contract was 'NOT COMPETED' and awarded to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' for $35.18M. Without a competitive process, the price determination is unclear and potentially not optimized, raising questions about value for money and taxpayer impact.
What risks are associated with awarding a 13-year contract to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' without competition?
Key risks include potential overpayment due to lack of price discovery, difficulty in ensuring contractor performance and quality over such a long period, challenges in oversight and accountability with unclear awardee identity, and the possibility of the contract scope becoming misaligned with current needs by the end of its term.
How effective was this contract in achieving its objectives given the long duration and lack of competition?
Effectiveness is questionable. While the contract likely resulted in facility improvements, the lack of competition and the 13-year duration suggest potential inefficiencies and higher costs. Without performance metrics or a competitive baseline, it's difficult to definitively assess if the objectives were met in the most cost-effective manner for taxpayers.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Specialty Trade Contractors › All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, ALTER REAL PROPERTY › MAINT, ALTER, REPAIR BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 911, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $35,599,526
Exercised Options: $35,599,526
Current Obligation: $35,177,319
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-12-01
Current End Date: 2020-06-15
Potential End Date: 2020-06-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2016-01-11
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