DoD's Army Spends $18.4M on Specialty Trade Contractors via Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $18,401,023 ($18.4M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2010-09-15
End Date: 2022-11-06
Contract Duration: 4,435 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: 7.1.2 SERVICE&ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $18.4 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: 7.1.2 SERVICE&ADDITIONAL SERVICES Key points: 1. Significant spending on miscellaneous foreign awardees highlights global contractor engagement. 2. The contract spans over a decade, indicating long-term service needs. 3. Fixed-price contract type suggests cost certainty for the government. 4. Lack of small business participation is noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's duration and fixed-price nature provide some cost control. However, the lack of specific service details and the broad category of 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors' make a precise value assessment difficult without further context on the services rendered.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
Full and open competition was utilized, which is generally positive for price discovery. However, the contract's long duration and the nature of 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' might limit the pool of truly competitive bids.
Taxpayer Impact: Full and open competition aims to secure the best value for taxpayers, but the extended period and foreign awardees warrant scrutiny for ongoing cost-effectiveness.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be funding services from international contractors, raising questions about domestic economic impact. The long contract duration suggests a sustained need for these specialty trade services. The broad classification of services makes it difficult for the public to understand the specific use of funds.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation
- Extended contract duration
- Vague service description
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Firm fixed price contract type
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under specialty trade contractors, a broad sector encompassing various skilled trades. The $18.4 million spend over more than a decade is substantial for this category, especially given the foreign awardees.
Small Business Impact
The contract explicitly states no small business participation (ss: false, sb: false). This indicates that opportunities within this significant $18.4 million contract were not directed towards small businesses, potentially missing out on economic development goals.
Oversight & Accountability
The long duration of the contract (2010-2022) necessitates robust oversight to ensure continued value and adherence to terms. The use of 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' also requires careful monitoring for compliance and performance.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specificity in services provided
- Extended contract duration without clear justification
- Absence of small business participation
- Potential challenges in overseeing foreign awardees
- Limited insight into the competitive landscape for these specific services
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 $18.4 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. 7.1.2 SERVICE&ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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 $18.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2010-09-15. End: 2022-11-06.
What specific specialty trade services were procured under this contract, and how do their costs compare to domestic benchmarks?
The data classifies services broadly as 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors' and does not specify the exact nature of the work. Without this detail, a direct comparison to domestic benchmarks is impossible. The $18.4 million total spend over nearly 12 years suggests significant or recurring needs, but the lack of specificity hinders a true value assessment.
What risks are associated with awarding a long-term contract to 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' for specialty trades?
Risks include potential challenges in oversight, communication barriers, differing labor standards, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical instability affecting service delivery. Ensuring consistent quality and compliance with US standards can also be more complex with foreign entities. The extended duration amplifies these potential issues.
How effective was the 'full and open competition' in securing the best value given the foreign awardees and long contract term?
While 'full and open competition' is a positive indicator, its effectiveness is questionable without more data. The long duration might have discouraged bids from smaller, more agile domestic firms. The 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' category suggests a potentially limited or specialized pool, raising questions about the breadth of competition achieved.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Specialty Trade Contractors › All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCT NONBUILDING FACILITIES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 911, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202
Business Categories: Category Business, Foreign Owned, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $18,401,023
Exercised Options: $18,401,023
Current Obligation: $18,401,023
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2010-09-15
Current End Date: 2022-11-06
Potential End Date: 2022-11-06 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2022-04-07
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