DoD's $28.8M IT Training Contract Awarded to URS Federal Services Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $28,807,747 ($28.8M)
Contractor: URS Federal Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2008-09-16
End Date: 2010-09-15
Contract Duration: 729 days
Daily Burn Rate: $39.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: CR-2318 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: SHREWSBURY, MONMOUTH County, NEW JERSEY, 07702, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $28.8 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES INC. for work described as: CR-2318 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract value of $28.8 million for IT training support. 2. Awarded to URS Federal Services Inc. under full and open competition. 3. Potential risk associated with time and materials contract type. 4. Sector: Information Technology, specifically R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's time and materials pricing structure can lead to cost overruns if not closely managed. Benchmarking against similar IT training contracts is difficult without detailed scope and duration data.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. However, the time and materials (T&M) pricing mechanism may limit price discovery and incentivize increased labor hours.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for IT training. The T&M structure necessitates robust oversight to ensure cost-effectiveness and prevent potential overspending.
Public Impact
Ensures critical IT skills development within the Department of Defense. Supports research and development initiatives through specialized training. Potential for cost escalation due to the time and materials contract type.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Supports critical R&D functions
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT sector, specifically supporting research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Spending in this area is crucial for technological advancement but requires careful cost management.
Small Business Impact
The provided data does not indicate any specific provisions or set-asides for small businesses in this contract. Further investigation would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of Defense awarded this contract. Oversight would focus on monitoring labor hours, material costs, and the overall effectiveness of the training provided under the time and materials structure.
Related Government Programs
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to T&M pricing
- Lack of detailed performance metrics
- Limited visibility into specific training outcomes
- No indication of small business participation
Tags
research-and-development-in-the-physical, department-of-defense, nj, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $28.8 million to URS FEDERAL SERVICES INC.. CR-2318 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SUPPORT
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 $28.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-16. End: 2010-09-15.
What was the specific scope of IT training provided under this contract, and how did it align with the R&D objectives?
The provided data does not detail the specific IT training modules or curriculum covered. To assess alignment with R&D objectives, a review of the contract's statement of work and performance reports would be necessary to understand the skills imparted and their direct application to research and development initiatives.
What measures were in place to control costs and ensure efficiency given the time and materials contract type?
With a time and materials contract, robust oversight is critical. This typically involves detailed tracking of labor hours, rates, and material costs, along with regular performance reviews. The agency would need to establish clear ceilings and potentially incentivize efficiency to mitigate the inherent risk of cost escalation.
How effective was the IT training in enhancing the capabilities of Department of Defense personnel involved in R&D?
Assessing the effectiveness requires performance metrics and feedback from the end-users. Without data on training completion rates, skill acquisition assessments, or subsequent project performance improvements attributed to the training, a definitive judgment on its effectiveness cannot be made from the current information.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Scientific Research and Development Services › Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: AECOM (UEI: 153561212)
Address: 20501 SENECA MEADOWS PKWY STE 300, GERMANTOWN, MD, 20876
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $28,988,856
Exercised Options: $28,988,856
Current Obligation: $28,807,747
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DAAB0703DB010
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-16
Current End Date: 2010-09-15
Potential End Date: 2010-09-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2015-05-28
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