DoD's Army Spends $20.3M on Specialty Trade Contractors for Additional Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $20,328,923 ($20.3M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2011-03-16
End Date: 2022-08-27
Contract Duration: 4,182 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: PART 1, ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $20.3 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: PART 1, ADDITIONAL SERVICES Key points: 1. Significant spending on miscellaneous foreign awardees raises questions about competition and value. 2. The contract spans over a decade, suggesting potential for scope creep and cost overruns. 3. Lack of small business participation limits opportunities for smaller domestic firms. 4. The fixed-price contract type aims to control costs, but the long duration may still pose risks.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The $20.3 million spent over 11 years on 'Additional Services' is difficult to assess without specific task orders. The broad category and foreign awardees suggest potential for inflated pricing or services not fully aligned with core needs.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
While advertised as full and open, the award to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' suggests limited effective competition or a lack of domestic bidders for these specific services. This could lead to less favorable pricing and terms.
Taxpayer Impact: The substantial expenditure on potentially non-competitive foreign services represents a significant outflow of taxpayer funds without clear evidence of optimal value or support for domestic industry.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be funding services from foreign entities at potentially higher costs due to limited competition. The long contract duration could indicate a reliance on these services, potentially at the expense of developing domestic capabilities. Lack of transparency regarding the specific 'additional services' provided makes it hard for the public to gauge necessity and value.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Foreign awardees
- Long contract duration
- Lack of small business participation
- Vague service description
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed price contract type
Sector Analysis
The 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors' sector is broad, encompassing various construction and maintenance services. Benchmarking is difficult without knowing the specific services rendered, but $20.3M over 11 years for 'additional' services is substantial.
Small Business Impact
The contract explicitly states no small business participation (sb: false). This indicates a missed opportunity to engage and support domestic small businesses in the specialty trade sector.
Oversight & Accountability
The long duration and foreign awardees warrant closer oversight to ensure the services were necessary, competitively priced, and delivered effectively. Transparency on task orders and performance is crucial.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for overpayment due to limited competition among foreign awardees.
- Risk of services being non-essential or duplicative given the 'additional services' designation.
- Lack of domestic small business engagement.
- Extended contract period may obscure true cost-effectiveness and market responsiveness.
- Limited transparency on specific services rendered hinders public accountability.
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 $20.3 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. PART 1, 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 $20.3 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2011-03-16. End: 2022-08-27.
What specific 'additional services' were procured under this contract, and how were they justified as necessary for the Department of the Army?
The provided data lacks specifics on the 'additional services.' A thorough review would require accessing individual task orders or contract modifications to understand the nature of the work performed. Justification would likely involve operational needs, specialized skills not available internally, or support for deployed forces.
What was the process for identifying and vetting 'miscellaneous foreign awardees,' and what assurance exists regarding their qualifications and pricing fairness?
The vetting process for foreign awardees typically involves intergovernmental agreements, security clearances, and compliance checks. However, 'miscellaneous' suggests a lack of pre-qualification, potentially leading to less rigorous scrutiny. Pricing fairness is harder to ascertain without benchmarks, especially given the 'full and open' but potentially limited effective competition.
How does the long contract duration (over 11 years) impact the overall cost-effectiveness and potential for strategic sourcing of these specialty trade services?
A long duration can lead to cost savings through economies of scale and reduced administrative burden. However, it also risks price escalation, vendor lock-in, and missed opportunities to leverage newer technologies or more competitive market entrants. Without task order details, it's unclear if this duration optimized value or simply reflected inertia.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Other Specialty Trade Contractors › All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 5
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: $27,437,200
Exercised Options: $27,437,200
Current Obligation: $20,328,923
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2011-03-16
Current End Date: 2022-08-27
Potential End Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-08-23
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