DoD Awards $16M Consulting Contract to CACI NSS, LLC for Administrative Management Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,957,575 ($16.0M)
Contractor: CACI NSS, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-09-21
End Date: 2009-04-30
Contract Duration: 221 days
Daily Burn Rate: $72.2K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (APPLIES TO AWARDS WHERE TWO OR MORE OF THE ABOVE APPLY)
Sector: Other
Official Description: CONSULTANT
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20318
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $16.0 million to CACI NSS, LLC for work described as: CONSULTANT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to CACI NSS, LLC for administrative management consulting. 2. The contract value is $15,957,575.26. 3. Awarded by the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army. 4. The contract was not competed, raising questions about price discovery. 5. Services fall under the Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services category.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $15.9M for administrative management consulting is substantial. Without competitive bidding, it's difficult to assess if this price is optimal compared to similar contracts.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source or limited competition award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in the government paying more than necessary for these consulting services.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be overpaying due to the absence of competitive bidding. The Department of the Army received administrative management consulting services. CACI NSS, LLC secured a significant contract without facing competition. The contract duration was 221 days.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpayment
Positive Signals
- Specific service category identified
- Awarding agency is clear
Sector Analysis
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services are crucial for government operations. Benchmarks for such services vary widely based on scope and complexity, but competitive pricing is generally expected.
Small Business Impact
This contract was awarded to CACI NSS, LLC, a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were involved as subcontractors or partners in this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
The non-competitive nature of this award warrants further oversight to ensure the services provided were necessary and the price was fair and reasonable.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Limited transparency on service specifics
- No small business participation evident
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-defense, dc, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $16.0 million to CACI NSS, LLC. CONSULTANT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CACI NSS, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-21. End: 2009-04-30.
What was the justification for not competing this $16M contract?
The justification for not competing this $16 million contract is not provided in the data. Typically, non-competitive awards require a documented justification, such as a sole-source requirement or urgent need, which should be reviewed by oversight bodies to ensure proper adherence to procurement regulations.
What specific administrative management and general management consulting services were rendered under this contract?
The specific services rendered under this contract are not detailed in the provided data. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, which can encompass a broad range of activities including strategic planning, organizational design, and process improvement.
How does the $15.9M contract value compare to similar competitively awarded contracts?
Without access to data on similar competitively awarded contracts for administrative management consulting services, a direct comparison of the $15.9 million value is not possible. The lack of competition for this award makes it difficult to establish a benchmark for fair pricing and value for taxpayer money.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: W91WAW08R0144
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (APPLIES TO AWARDS WHERE TWO OR MORE OF THE ABOVE APPLY) (2)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
Address: 11955 FREEDOM DR STE 10000, RESTON, VA, 20190
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $15,957,575
Exercised Options: $15,957,575
Current Obligation: $15,957,575
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-21
Current End Date: 2009-04-30
Potential End Date: 2009-04-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2022-04-07
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