DoD awards $50,000 contract for acquisition support services to EAI Corporation
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $21,100,908 ($21.1M)
Contractor: EAI Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-03-14
End Date: 2006-10-20
Contract Duration: 220 days
Daily Burn Rate: $95.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 9
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE)
Sector: Other
Official Description: 200606!009953!1700!M67004!COMMANDER !M6700404D0039 !A!N! !N!0030 ! !20060314!20060930!042217141!042217141!042217141!N!EAI CORPORATION !1308 CONTINENTAL DRIVE !ABINGDON !MD!21009!50000!001!11!WASHINGTON !DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA !D.C. !+000012222742!N!N!000000000000!R707!CONTRACT, PROCUREMENT & ACQUISITION SUPPORT SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541990!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!Y!2!009!B! !Z!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !1727!N00052!0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: ABINGDON, HARFORD County, MARYLAND, 21009
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $21.1 million to EAI CORPORATION for work described as: 200606!009953!1700!M67004!COMMANDER !M6700404D0039 !A!N! !N!0030 ! !20060314!20060930!042217141!042217141!042217141!N!EAI CORPORATION !1308 CONTINENTAL DRIVE !ABINGDON !MD!21009!50000!001!11!WASHINGTON !DIST… Key points: 1. The contract is for acquisition support services, a common need within the Department of Defense. 2. EAI Corporation, based in Maryland, secured this contract. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. 4. The value of the contract is $50,000, which is relatively small for a federal contract.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $50,000 is modest. Without more data on the specific services and duration, it's difficult to benchmark against similar contracts. However, for specialized acquisition support, this amount might be reasonable for a limited scope of work.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using full and open competition, indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes price discovery and competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: The taxpayer impact is minimal given the small contract value of $50,000.
Public Impact
This contract supports the Department of Defense's operational needs. The award to EAI Corporation contributes to economic activity in Maryland. Federal procurement transparency is maintained through the public award notice.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed service description
- Short contract duration
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Small business participation not explicitly excluded
Sector Analysis
The contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically acquisition support. Federal spending in this sector is substantial, supporting various government functions. Benchmarks for similar services vary widely based on scope and complexity.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether EAI Corporation is a small business. Federal contracts often include provisions for small business participation, but this specific award does not highlight it.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made under full and open competition, suggesting a standard procurement process. Further oversight would involve reviewing the specific evaluation criteria and performance monitoring.
Related Government Programs
- Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited scope of services detailed
- Short contract performance period
- No indication of small business utilization
- Potential for uncompetitive pricing if the bidder pool was very small
Tags
other-miscellaneous-durable-goods-mercha, department-of-defense, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $21.1 million to EAI CORPORATION. 200606!009953!1700!M67004!COMMANDER !M6700404D0039 !A!N! !N!0030 ! !20060314!20060930!042217141!042217141!042217141!N!EAI CORPORATION !1308 CONTINENTAL DRIVE !ABINGDON !MD!21009!50000!001!11!WASHINGTON !DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA !D.C. !+000012222742!N!N!000000000000!R707!CONTRACT, PROCUREMENT & ACQUISITION SUPPORT SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541990!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !999
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is EAI CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $21.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-03-14. End: 2006-10-20.
What specific acquisition support services were procured under this contract?
The provided data identifies the contract as 'CONTRACT, PROCUREMENT & ACQUISITION SUPPORT SVCS' but lacks granular detail on the specific tasks, deliverables, or expertise required. Understanding the precise nature of the support is crucial for assessing its value and necessity.
What was the competitive landscape for this $50,000 contract?
While the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' the limited value suggests that the pool of interested and capable bidders might have been narrow. Further analysis would require knowing how many bids were received and the pricing of competing offers.
How does the performance of EAI Corporation on this contract align with expectations for acquisition support?
Performance data is not available in this dataset. Assessing the effectiveness of this contract would necessitate reviewing EAI Corporation's past performance, any quality assurance reviews conducted by the DoD, and whether the acquired services met the agency's objectives.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Wholesale Trade › Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers › Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 9
Pricing Type: COMBINATION (TWO OR MORE) (2)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 1308 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, ABINGDON, MD, 01
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: M6700404D0039
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-03-14
Current End Date: 2006-10-20
Potential End Date: 2006-10-20 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2008-11-13
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