DoD Army Awards $17.5M for Site Development, Facing Limited Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $17,475,642 ($17.5M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-12-02
End Date: 2009-09-08
Contract Duration: 646 days
Daily Burn Rate: $27.1K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: SITE DEVELOPMENT (CONSTRUCTION)
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $17.5 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: SITE DEVELOPMENT (CONSTRUCTION) Key points: 1. Spending on site development reached $17.5 million. 2. Competition was limited, raising concerns about price discovery. 3. The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army. 4. The sector is Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $17.5 million for site development appears moderate for a project of this scope. Benchmarking against similar highway, street, and bridge construction contracts is necessary to assess if the pricing was competitive.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which typically fosters competitive pricing. However, the data indicates 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES,' which might suggest a less robust competitive landscape than anticipated for domestic projects.
Taxpayer Impact: The $17.5 million spent on this project represents taxpayer investment in infrastructure. Ensuring competitive pricing through robust oversight is crucial for maximizing the value of these funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded $17.5 million for site development, impacting infrastructure. The project falls under highway, street, and bridge construction, vital for transportation networks. Awarding to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' raises questions about domestic economic impact and potential barriers to entry for local businesses.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition despite 'full and open' designation
- Award to 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' may indicate less than optimal price discovery
- Lack of small business participation
Positive Signals
- Project completed within the specified duration
- Firm fixed price contract limits cost overrun risk
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction sector, a critical component of national infrastructure. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on federal initiatives and economic conditions.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small businesses were not involved in this contract (sb: false). This suggests a missed opportunity to support small business growth and potentially leverage their specialized capabilities in construction.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. Oversight would typically involve contract management and performance monitoring to ensure project completion and adherence to terms.
Related Government Programs
- Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for suboptimal price discovery due to limited competition.
- Lack of small business participation.
- Award to 'miscellaneous foreign awardees' warrants further investigation into competitive landscape.
- Absence of specific performance metrics makes effectiveness assessment difficult.
Tags
highway-street-and-bridge-construction, department-of-defense, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $17.5 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. SITE DEVELOPMENT (CONSTRUCTION)
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 $17.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-12-02. End: 2009-09-08.
What specific site development activities were included in this $17.5 million contract, and how do they align with the 'Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction' NAICS code?
The contract's scope likely encompassed land preparation, grading, excavation, and potentially utility installation necessary for future construction of highways, streets, or bridges. The specific details would be outlined in the contract's statement of work. Alignment with NAICS 237310 suggests the development was preparatory for transportation infrastructure projects.
Given the award to 'MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES' under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION,' what factors might have limited the participation of domestic firms, and how did this impact the final price?
Factors limiting domestic participation could include specialized requirements, geographic restrictions, or unfamiliarity with foreign bidding processes. The impact on price is difficult to ascertain without a competitive benchmark, but a less diverse bidder pool can sometimes lead to higher prices than a more robustly contested bid.
What was the overall effectiveness of this site development project in supporting subsequent infrastructure construction, and were there any performance issues reported?
Effectiveness would be measured by the project's timely completion and its suitability for the intended subsequent construction phases. Without specific performance reports or post-completion assessments, it's challenging to definitively state the project's overall effectiveness or identify any issues encountered during its execution.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Construction › Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction › Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Product/Service Code: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W917PM07R0091
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 911, ARLINGTON, VA, 08
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,587,642
Exercised Options: $17,475,642
Current Obligation: $17,475,642
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-12-02
Current End Date: 2009-09-08
Potential End Date: 2009-09-08 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-03-30
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