DoD's $12.6M Contract for Equipment Repair Awarded to International Enterprises Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $12,656,477 ($12.7M)
Contractor: Elbitamerica, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-09-22
End Date: 2007-12-31
Contract Duration: 465 days
Daily Burn Rate: $27.2K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: 200612!003996!2100!W52H09!TACOM ROCK ISLAND !DAAE2003D0142 !A!N! !N!0027 ! !20060922!20081231!050157346!800765331!514421098!N!INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC !108 ALLEN ST !TALLADEGA !AL!35160!74592!121!01!TALLADEGA !TALLADEGA !ALABAMA !+000010000000!N!N!000000000000!J010!MAINT & REPAIR OF EQ/WEAPONS !A5 !WEAPONS !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !336413!E! !5!A!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !D!N!J!1!001!N!1G!A!Y!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!C!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: TALLADEGA, TALLADEGA County, ALABAMA, 35160
State: Alabama Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $12.7 million to ELBITAMERICA, INC. for work described as: 200612!003996!2100!W52H09!TACOM ROCK ISLAND !DAAE2003D0142 !A!N! !N!0027 ! !20060922!20081231!050157346!800765331!514421098!N!INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC !108 ALLEN ST !TALLADEGA !AL!35160!74592!121!01!TALLADEGA !TALL… Key points: 1. The contract value is $12.6 million, awarded to International Enterprises Inc. 2. The contract was not competed, raising questions about price discovery. 3. The sector is 'Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing', with a PSC code of 336413. 4. The contract duration is 465 days, from September 2006 to December 2007.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $12.6 million for maintenance and repair of equipment/weapons is substantial. Without a competitive bidding process, 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
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for these maintenance and repair services.
Public Impact
Military readiness may be impacted if essential equipment maintenance is delayed or overpriced. Taxpayer funds are allocated to a single vendor without competitive pressure to ensure best value. The specific nature of the equipment or weapons repaired is not detailed, limiting public understanding of the expenditure.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpricing
- Limited transparency on specific services
Positive Signals
- Contract awarded to a specific business
- Services related to essential equipment maintenance
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under the 'Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing' sector, with a specific PSC code of 336413. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on defense needs and technological advancements.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether International Enterprises Inc. is a small business. Further investigation would be needed to determine the impact on small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status suggests a potential lack of robust oversight in the initial award process. Post-award oversight would be crucial to ensure contract performance and value.
Related Government Programs
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition raises concerns about fair pricing.
- Potential for cost overruns due to non-competitive award.
- Limited transparency regarding the specific services rendered.
- The contract duration spans over a year, increasing the risk associated with potential changes in requirements or market conditions.
Tags
other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equip, department-of-defense, al, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $12.7 million to ELBITAMERICA, INC.. 200612!003996!2100!W52H09!TACOM ROCK ISLAND !DAAE2003D0142 !A!N! !N!0027 ! !20060922!20081231!050157346!800765331!514421098!N!INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC !108 ALLEN ST !TALLADEGA !AL!35160!74592!121!01!TALLADEGA !TALLADEGA !ALABAMA !+000010000000!N!N!000000000000!J010!MAINT & REPAIR OF EQ/WEAPONS !A5 !WEAPONS !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !336413!E! !5!A!S! ! ! !999
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ELBITAMERICA, 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 $12.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-09-22. End: 2007-12-31.
What specific equipment or weapons were maintained and repaired under this contract?
The provided data indicates the service is 'MAINT & REPAIR OF EQ/WEAPONS' under the 'WEAPONS' category. However, the specific types of equipment or weapons are not detailed in this record. Understanding the exact nature of the items serviced would provide better context for the $12.6 million expenditure and its criticality to military operations.
What was the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The contract was designated as 'NOT COMPETED', implying a sole-source award. The justification for this approach is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source awards are made when only one vendor can provide the required goods or services, or in urgent situations. Without this justification, it's difficult to assess the necessity of bypassing the competitive bidding process.
How does the $12.6 million contract value compare to industry benchmarks for similar maintenance and repair services?
Benchmarking the $12.6 million contract value against industry standards for similar maintenance and repair services is challenging without more specific details on the equipment and scope of work. The lack of competition further complicates this assessment, as there's no market-driven price point for comparison. A thorough analysis would require access to comparable contract data and detailed service descriptions.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing › Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD EQUIPMENT › MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Elbit Systems Ltd (UEI: 514421098)
Address: 108 ALLEN ST, TALLADEGA, AL, 03
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DAAE2003D0142
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-09-22
Current End Date: 2007-12-31
Potential End Date: 2007-12-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-11-20
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