GSA Awards $50M Command Advisory and Assistance Services Contract to Cyber Engineering and Technical Alliance, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $50,024,554 ($50.0M)
Contractor: Cyber Engineering and Technical Alliance, LLC
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2023-08-03
End Date: 2026-08-02
Contract Duration: 1,095 days
Daily Burn Rate: $45.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: COMMAND ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES CAAS
Place of Performance
Location: FORT GORDON, RICHMOND County, GEORGIA, 30905
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $50.0 million to CYBER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ALLIANCE, LLC for work described as: COMMAND ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES CAAS Key points: 1. Contract value of $50M over 3 years. 2. Cyber Engineering and Technical Alliance, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. 4. Contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee. 5. Awarded via Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. Benchmarking against similar advisory and assistance service contracts is difficult without more detailed cost breakdowns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources, indicating a competitive process. However, the specific exclusion criteria need further review to understand the full competitive landscape and its impact on price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for advisory and assistance services. The effectiveness of the competition and cost controls will determine the ultimate taxpayer impact.
Public Impact
Provides essential advisory and technical support to government agencies. Supports critical command operations through specialized services. Enhances agency capabilities in professional, scientific, and technical domains.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type requires close monitoring.
- Exclusion of sources in competition needs justification.
- Lack of detailed cost data for benchmarking.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through a competitive process.
- Provides specialized technical and advisory services.
- Long-term contract provides stability for services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector. Spending in this sector is substantial across government, often supporting complex program management and technical expertise.
Small Business Impact
The awardee is Cyber Engineering and Technical Alliance, LLC. Information regarding their small business status or subcontracting plans is not provided in this data, making it difficult to assess small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight will be crucial to ensure the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure does not lead to excessive costs and that the services delivered meet the government's needs effectively.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure.
- Limited transparency on source exclusion rationale.
- Lack of detailed cost data for benchmarking.
- Small business participation not evident.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, general-services-administration, ga, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $50.0 million to CYBER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ALLIANCE, LLC. COMMAND ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES CAAS
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CYBER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ALLIANCE, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $50.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2023-08-03. End: 2026-08-02.
What specific technical and advisory services are included under this contract, and how do they align with agency needs?
The contract covers 'Command Advisory and Assistance Services' (CAAS) within the 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code. This broadly includes expert advice, technical support, and analytical services to aid in command operations and decision-making. The specific alignment with agency needs would require a review of the Statement of Work (SOW) and the agency's strategic objectives.
What was the rationale for excluding certain sources during the full and open competition, and did this impact the final price?
The rationale for excluding sources in a 'Full and Open Competition after Exclusion of Sources' award is typically based on specific technical requirements or unique capabilities that only a limited number of vendors possess. This exclusion could potentially limit price competition if the pool of eligible bidders is small, but it aims to ensure the government secures the most suitable provider for specialized needs.
How will the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure be managed to ensure cost efficiency and prevent contractor overspending?
Managing a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract requires rigorous oversight of incurred costs and the contractor's performance against the fixed fee objectives. The government contracting officer must establish clear milestones, conduct regular audits, and ensure the contractor demonstrates efficient resource utilization to earn the fixed fee, thereby controlling overall spending.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 47QFMA23R0006
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 8115 MAPLE LAWN BLVD, FULTON, MD, 20759
Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $88,430,072
Exercised Options: $59,364,825
Current Obligation: $50,024,554
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 47QRAD20D1103
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2023-08-03
Current End Date: 2026-08-02
Potential End Date: 2027-08-02 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-16
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