DoD Awards $3.1M for Computer Facilities Management Services to Lockheed Martin

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $30,772,898 ($30.8M)

Contractor: Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2012-11-01

End Date: 2013-09-30

Contract Duration: 333 days

Daily Burn Rate: $92.4K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: R000000, CLINS 4006&4008

Place of Performance

Location: VICKSBURG, WARREN County, MISSISSIPPI, 39180

State: Mississippi Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $30.8 million to LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC for work described as: R000000, CLINS 4006&4008 Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single, large business vendor. 2. Services procured via a delivery order under an existing contract. 3. No competition was utilized for this specific award. 4. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, providing cost certainty.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The award amount of $3,077,289 is for a 333-day period. Without specific performance metrics or comparable contract data, it's difficult to definitively assess value. The benchmark of $924,110 (likely annual) suggests this delivery order is a significant portion of a larger contract.

Cost Per Unit: $9,241 per day (estimated)

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: sole-source

This delivery order was not competed, indicating a sole-source or limited competition scenario. This lack of competition may have limited price discovery and potentially led to a higher price than if multiple vendors had bid.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being spent without the benefit of competitive pricing, which could result in a less efficient use of resources.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation of critical computer facilities for the Army. Supports national defense by maintaining essential IT infrastructure. Funds allocated to a major defense contractor, Lockheed Martin.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under IT services, specifically Computer Facilities Management. The IT services sector is vast, and spending benchmarks vary widely based on service type and complexity. This award appears to be for specialized facility management.

Small Business Impact

This contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC, a large business. There is no indication that small businesses were involved in this specific delivery order, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.

Oversight & Accountability

As a delivery order under an existing contract, oversight may be embedded within the parent contract's framework. However, the lack of competition for this specific order warrants scrutiny to ensure fair pricing and necessity.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

computer-facilities-management-services, department-of-defense, ms, delivery-order, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $30.8 million to LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC. R000000, CLINS 4006&4008

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, 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 $30.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2012-11-01. End: 2013-09-30.

What was the justification for not competing this delivery order, and how was the price determined to be fair and reasonable?

The justification for not competing this delivery order is not provided in the data. Typically, sole-source awards require a justification and approval (J&A) document outlining reasons such as urgency, unique capabilities, or lack of other sources. Price reasonableness is usually determined through comparison to historical prices, market research, or certified cost and pricing data.

What specific computer facilities management services are included in this delivery order, and how do they align with the Army's mission needs?

The data specifies 'Computer Facilities Management Services' (NAICS 541513) but lacks granular detail on the specific services rendered. These services likely encompass the operation, maintenance, and support of IT infrastructure within designated Army facilities. Their alignment with mission needs would depend on the criticality of these facilities to ongoing military operations and readiness.

What is the potential long-term cost implication of awarding delivery orders without competition to large contractors?

Consistently awarding delivery orders without competition can lead to higher long-term costs for taxpayers. It removes the incentive for vendors to offer competitive pricing and can foster vendor lock-in. Over time, this practice may result in inflated prices and reduced value for money compared to a consistently competitive procurement environment.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesComputer Systems Design and Related ServicesComputer Facilities Management Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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: Lockheed Martin Corp (UEI: 834951691)

Address: 2001 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, STE 900, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $30,772,898

Exercised Options: $30,772,898

Current Obligation: $30,772,898

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: W91WMC07D0001

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2012-11-01

Current End Date: 2013-09-30

Potential End Date: 2013-09-30 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2021-02-26

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