DoD Awards $17.5M for DFAC Food Services to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees Under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $17,547,000 ($17.5M)
Contractor: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-07-19
End Date: 2008-06-24
Contract Duration: 341 days
Daily Burn Rate: $51.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: {PIIN: W91GF507C7205} FOB GABE AND NORMANDY DFAC FOOD SERVICES
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $17.5 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES for work described as: {PIIN: W91GF507C7205} FOB GABE AND NORMANDY DFAC FOOD SERVICES Key points: 1. Spending focused on food services for dining facilities. 2. Contract awarded to miscellaneous foreign awardees, raising questions about domestic impact. 3. Full and open competition was utilized, suggesting a robust price discovery process. 4. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, providing cost certainty for the government.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $17.5 million for a 341-day duration appears high for food services. Benchmarking against similar contracts for DFAC operations is needed to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally promotes competitive pricing. However, the award to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' warrants further investigation into the specific entities and their pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The significant expenditure on food services for dining facilities represents a substantial allocation of taxpayer funds, the efficiency of which is subject to review.
Public Impact
Taxpayers are funding food services for military dining facilities. The use of foreign awardees may impact domestic businesses and employment. The contract duration of approximately one year suggests ongoing operational needs. The specific services provided under 'Food Services' are not detailed, impacting transparency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detail on specific services provided.
- Award to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' raises transparency and domestic impact concerns.
- Potential for inflated costs without clear benchmarks for food services.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative and management consulting services, specifically related to the operational support of dining facilities. Benchmarks for such services can vary widely depending on scope and location.
Small Business Impact
The contract was not set aside for small businesses, and the award to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' suggests limited direct benefit to U.S. small businesses in this instance.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight is crucial to ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of food services provided, especially given the foreign awardees. The Department of the Army is responsible for monitoring contract performance.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific service details.
- Award to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees'.
- Potential for non-competitive pricing due to foreign awardees.
- High contract value for food services.
- No small business set-aside.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $17.5 million to MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES. {PIIN: W91GF507C7205} FOB GABE AND NORMANDY DFAC FOOD 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 $17.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-07-19. End: 2008-06-24.
What specific food services are included in this $17.5 million contract, and how does this compare to industry standards for similar military dining facilities?
The data does not specify the exact food services provided, only 'DFAC Food Services'. A detailed breakdown of menu planning, food procurement, preparation, serving, and cleanup is necessary. Comparing this to industry standards requires access to specific service level agreements and pricing models for comparable military or large institutional food service contracts.
What are the risks associated with awarding a significant food service contract to 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees', particularly regarding quality control and potential price gouging?
Awarding to miscellaneous foreign entities can introduce risks related to unfamiliar regulatory environments, potential quality control challenges, and difficulties in enforcing contract terms. There's also a risk of less transparent pricing structures compared to domestic vendors, potentially leading to higher costs for taxpayers if not rigorously managed and benchmarked.
How effective is the 'Full and Open Competition' method in ensuring value for money when the awardees are described as 'Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees' for food services?
While 'Full and Open Competition' theoretically maximizes price discovery, its effectiveness is diminished if the pool of eligible foreign bidders is limited or if their cost structures are opaque. The government must ensure robust evaluation criteria are in place to verify that the lowest price truly represents the best value and isn't a result of lower labor costs or standards.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: MISCELLANEOUS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
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: $17,547,000
Exercised Options: $17,547,000
Current Obligation: $17,547,000
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PURSUANT TO FAR 12.102(F)
Cost or Pricing Data: NOT OBTAINED - WAIVED
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-07-19
Current End Date: 2008-06-24
Potential End Date: 2008-06-24 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-07-14
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