DoD Awards $13.7M for Site Adapt Construction to Foreign Awardees
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,762,258 ($13.8M)
Contractor: Foreign Awardees (undisclosed)
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-09-10
End Date: 2011-02-18
Contract Duration: 891 days
Daily Burn Rate: $15.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Construction
Official Description: SITE ADAPT CONSTRUCTION - ZURMAT
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $13.8 million to FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) for work described as: SITE ADAPT CONSTRUCTION - ZURMAT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to foreign entities with undisclosed specifics. 2. Full and open competition was utilized. 3. Project duration was 891 days. 4. Firm Fixed Price contract type. 5. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $13.7M for construction services is difficult to benchmark without specific details on the scope of work and location. The use of foreign awardees without further disclosure raises concerns about transparency and potential cost efficiencies.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which theoretically allows for the widest possible range of bidders and competitive pricing. However, the undisclosed nature of the foreign awardees limits the ability to assess the effectiveness of this competition in achieving optimal price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The impact on taxpayers is unclear due to the lack of transparency regarding the awardees and the final pricing achieved through competition.
Public Impact
Potential for reduced transparency due to undisclosed foreign awardees. Questions arise about the oversight and accountability of construction projects awarded to foreign entities. Impact on domestic construction industry is minimal given the foreign awardees.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Undisclosed foreign awardees
- Lack of specific project details for benchmarking
- Potential for reduced oversight
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Firm Fixed Price contract type can limit cost overruns
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sector. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on project size, complexity, and location. Benchmarking is challenging without more specific project details.
Small Business Impact
The contract does not indicate any specific provisions or set-asides for small businesses. Given the award to foreign entities, it is unlikely that small businesses were directly involved as prime contractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The use of foreign awardees, especially with undisclosed specifics, raises questions about the effectiveness of oversight and accountability mechanisms. Ensuring compliance with contract terms and quality standards would require robust monitoring.
Related Government Programs
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of transparency regarding awardees
- Potential for inadequate oversight of foreign contractors
- Difficulty in benchmarking costs due to limited project details
- Uncertainty about the specific value delivered to taxpayers
Tags
commercial-and-institutional-building-co, department-of-defense, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $13.8 million to FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED). SITE ADAPT CONSTRUCTION - ZURMAT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED).
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $13.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-10. End: 2011-02-18.
What was the specific scope of work and location for this construction project?
The provided data does not specify the exact scope of work or the geographic location of the construction project. This information is crucial for understanding the project's complexity, the applicable building codes and standards, and for performing a meaningful cost analysis against similar projects.
What due diligence was performed on the foreign awardees to ensure their capability and reliability?
The data does not detail the due diligence performed on the foreign awardees. Given the significant contract value, a thorough vetting process would be expected to assess their financial stability, past performance, technical capabilities, and compliance with relevant regulations and security requirements.
How was the 'full and open competition' process managed to ensure fair pricing and prevent potential collusion, especially with undisclosed foreign entities?
While 'full and open competition' was stated, the undisclosed nature of the foreign awardees makes it difficult to assess the fairness of the price discovery. The process would ideally involve clear evaluation criteria, transparent bidding, and mechanisms to ensure competitive offers were genuinely received and evaluated.
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
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: W917PM08R0069
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1800 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20405
Business Categories: Category Business, Foreign Owned, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,762,258
Exercised Options: $13,762,258
Current Obligation: $13,762,258
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-10
Current End Date: 2011-02-18
Potential End Date: 2011-02-18 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-08-25
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