DoD's $13.4M Tactical Equipment Shop Contract Awarded to J & S Construction
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,455,101 ($13.5M)
Contractor: J & S Construction Company, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2009-03-31
End Date: 2012-06-21
Contract Duration: 1,178 days
Daily Burn Rate: $11.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: SOF TACTICAL EQUIPMENT SHOP
Place of Performance
Location: FORT CAMPBELL, MONTGOMERY County, KENTUCKY, 42223
State: Kentucky Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $13.5 million to J & S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for work described as: SOF TACTICAL EQUIPMENT SHOP Key points: 1. The contract value of $13.4M for tactical equipment is significant. 2. Competition was full and open after exclusion of sources, suggesting some market engagement. 3. The contract duration of 1178 days (over 3 years) indicates a long-term need. 4. The sector is Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a PSC of 236220.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $13.4M for tactical equipment is substantial. Benchmarking against similar contracts is difficult without more specific details on the equipment and services provided.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The competition method was 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES'. This suggests that while the competition was intended to be broad, certain sources were excluded, potentially impacting price discovery and the final award price.
Taxpayer Impact: The total award amount of $13.4M represents taxpayer funds allocated to this contract. The effectiveness of the competition method in securing the best value for taxpayers is a key consideration.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded $13.4M for tactical equipment, impacting defense budgets. The contract supported the Department of the Army's operational needs. The duration of the contract suggests a sustained requirement for these tactical items.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition after source exclusion
- Long contract duration may lead to price escalation risks
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition was utilized
- Firm fixed price contract type can control costs
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector, specifically related to tactical equipment. Spending benchmarks in this niche area are hard to establish without more granular data on the specific equipment procured.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that the awardee, J & S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., is not flagged as a small business (sb: false). Therefore, this contract did not directly benefit small businesses through prime award.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, a major component of the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically be managed through the Army's contracting and program management offices.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition due to source exclusion
- Long contract duration increases risk of price inflation
- Lack of detailed itemization for value assessment
- Awardee is not a small business
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, department-of-defense, ky, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $13.5 million to J & S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.. SOF TACTICAL EQUIPMENT SHOP
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is J & S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 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 $13.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2009-03-31. End: 2012-06-21.
What was the specific nature of the 'tactical equipment' procured under this contract, and how does its value compare to market rates for similar items?
The provided data lacks specificity regarding the 'tactical equipment.' Without details on the items (e.g., body armor, communication devices, specialized gear), a precise value assessment against market rates is impossible. The $13.4M total award suggests a substantial procurement, but the unit cost and overall value proposition remain unclear without itemized breakdowns and competitive benchmarking.
What were the reasons for excluding certain sources in the 'full and open competition after exclusion of sources' method, and did this exclusion potentially limit competitive pricing?
The rationale for excluding specific sources is not detailed in the provided data. This exclusion method, while still allowing for open competition among remaining vendors, inherently limits the pool of potential bidders. Depending on the market landscape and the reasons for exclusion, this could have resulted in less aggressive pricing than a truly unrestricted full and open competition.
How effectively did the firm fixed price contract type manage cost over the 1178-day duration, and were there any significant cost overruns or underruns?
A firm fixed price (FFP) contract is designed to provide cost certainty for the government. While it shifts risk to the contractor, the effectiveness in managing costs over a nearly four-year period depends on the initial pricing accuracy and contractor performance. Without post-award performance data or audit information, it's difficult to definitively assess cost management effectiveness beyond the contract type itself.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Nonresidential Building Construction › Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Product/Service Code: CONSTRUCT OF STRUCTURES/FACILITIES › CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W912QR09R0004
Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1080 S WILLOW AVE, COOKEVILLE, TN, 06
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,455,101
Exercised Options: $13,455,101
Current Obligation: $13,455,101
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2009-03-31
Current End Date: 2012-06-21
Potential End Date: 2012-06-21 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2011-06-22
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