DoD Awards $20.4M for LTV TPER 420 Vehicles to URS Federal Services Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $20,358,142 ($20.4M)
Contractor: URS Federal Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-07-26
End Date: 2008-07-20
Contract Duration: 360 days
Daily Burn Rate: $56.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: LTV TPER 420 VEHICLES
Place of Performance
Location: GERMANTOWN, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20876
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $20.4 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES INC. for work described as: LTV TPER 420 VEHICLES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to URS Federal Services Inc. for $20.4 million. 2. The contract falls under 'All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance' (NAICS 811198). 3. Awarded by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. 4. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price with an award value of $20,358,141.72. 5. The contract duration is 360 days.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The award amount of $20,358,141.72 appears to be the total value for the contract. Without specific per-unit pricing or a breakdown of services, it's difficult to benchmark against similar contracts. The provided 'br' value of 56550 might represent a benchmark, but its context is unclear.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government compared to sole-source or limited competition scenarios.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently by fostering a competitive environment among potential contractors.
Public Impact
Ensures operational readiness of automotive equipment for the Army. Supports maintenance and repair services, potentially impacting vehicle uptime. The fixed-price nature of the contract provides cost certainty for the government. Award to a single vendor may limit immediate alternative options for specific services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown makes value assessment difficult.
- Unclear context for the 'br' benchmark value.
- No specific mention of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract offers cost predictability.
- Specific award amount is clearly stated.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the broad automotive repair and maintenance sector. Spending in this area is crucial for maintaining government vehicle fleets, ensuring operational readiness across various agencies. Benchmarks for such services can vary significantly based on the type of vehicles and complexity of repairs.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses had opportunities to participate as subcontractors or if set-aside goals were missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, a component of the Department of Defense, which typically has established oversight mechanisms. However, the provided data does not offer specific details on the oversight procedures or accountability measures for this particular contract.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed service scope.
- Unclear benchmark data ('br').
- No small business participation noted.
- Potential for cost overruns if scope is exceeded.
- Limited insight into specific vehicle types and their maintenance needs.
Tags
all-other-automotive-repair-and-maintena, department-of-defense, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $20.4 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES INC.. LTV TPER 420 VEHICLES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is URS FEDERAL SERVICES 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 $20.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-07-26. End: 2008-07-20.
What is the specific nature of the 'LTV TPER 420 VEHICLES' and the services provided under this contract?
The 'LTV TPER 420 VEHICLES' likely refers to Light Tactical Vehicles (LTV) and a specific model or system designation ('TPER 420'). The contract, falling under 'All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance,' suggests services related to the upkeep, repair, and potentially modification of these vehicles. The firm fixed price indicates a defined scope of work for a set cost.
How does the award value of $20.4 million compare to industry benchmarks for similar vehicle maintenance contracts?
Without more granular data on the specific services rendered (e.g., labor hours, parts costs, types of repairs) and the operational tempo of the vehicles, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks is challenging. The 'br' value of 56550 is provided but lacks context to be a reliable benchmark. A deeper dive into historical Army maintenance costs for similar fleets would be necessary.
What is the potential impact on operational readiness if these vehicles require extensive or specialized repairs not fully covered by the contract scope?
If the contract's scope is insufficient for extensive or specialized repairs, it could lead to delays in vehicle availability, impacting the Army's operational readiness. This might necessitate additional contract modifications, sole-source procurements for specialized services, or extended downtime for the vehicles, potentially incurring higher costs and operational disruptions.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Other Services (except Public Administration) › Automotive Repair and Maintenance › All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD EQUIPMENT › MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 6
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: AECOM Global II, LLC (UEI: 043271568)
Address: 900 CLOPPER RD STE 200, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $20,358,142
Exercised Options: $20,358,142
Current Obligation: $20,358,142
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: W56HZV07D0203
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-07-26
Current End Date: 2008-07-20
Potential End Date: 2008-07-20 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-03-07
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