Raytheon Company Awarded $141.8M for Engineering Services by FAA

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $141,769,889 ($141.8M)

Contractor: Raytheon Company

Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation

Start Date: 2010-12-22

End Date: 2012-09-30

Contract Duration: 648 days

Daily Burn Rate: $218.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Engineering Services

Official Description: TAMR3 NTE FUNDING. TAS::69 8107::TAS

Place of Performance

Location: MARLBOROUGH, MIDDLESEX County, MASSACHUSETTS, 01752

State: Massachusetts Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Transportation obligated $141.8 million to RAYTHEON COMPANY for work described as: TAMR3 NTE FUNDING. TAS::69 8107::TAS Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Raytheon Company for engineering services. 2. Full and open competition was utilized for this contract. 3. The contract duration is 648 days. 4. The total value is $141,769,889. 5. The contract was awarded under the MAS schedule.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $141.8M for engineering services appears reasonable given the duration and the nature of the services. Benchmarking against similar large-scale engineering contracts would provide further context.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a robust price discovery process. The use of the MAS schedule suggests a streamlined procurement method.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition generally leads to better pricing for taxpayers by encouraging multiple bids.

Public Impact

Supports critical FAA engineering and technical services. Ensures continued operation and modernization of air traffic systems. Impacts the aerospace and defense sector through a major contract award.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Contract duration is relatively short for a large value award.
No specific small business participation noted.

Positive Signals

Full and open competition utilized.
Awarded by a key federal agency (FAA).

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, specifically supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's needs. Spending in this sector is crucial for infrastructure and technological advancements.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a primary factor in this award, as the 'sb' field is false. Further analysis would be needed to determine if subcontracting opportunities were pursued.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration, suggesting established oversight mechanisms. The use of a firm-fixed-price contract type provides cost control.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Department of Transportation Contracting
Federal Aviation Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed service description.
No explicit small business participation noted.
Potential for cost overruns if scope creeps beyond initial fixed price.
Limited insight into the competitive bidding process beyond 'full and open'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Transportation awarded $141.8 million to RAYTHEON COMPANY. TAMR3 NTE FUNDING. TAS::69 8107::TAS

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is RAYTHEON COMPANY.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Federal Aviation Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $141.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2010-12-22. End: 2012-09-30.

What specific engineering services were provided under this contract?

The provided data does not detail the specific engineering services rendered. Further investigation into contract line item numbers (CLINs) or task orders would be necessary to understand the scope of work, such as system design, integration, testing, or maintenance support for air traffic control systems.

What was the competitive landscape like for this specific engineering service requirement?

While the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' the data doesn't reveal the number of bids received or the specific competitors. Understanding the competitive intensity would help assess if the pricing achieved truly reflects the best value obtainable in the market.

How does the per-unit cost of these engineering services compare to industry benchmarks?

A per-unit cost benchmark is not available ('N/A') in the provided data. To assess value, one would need to identify specific, quantifiable units of service (e.g., labor hours, deliverables) and compare their cost against similar contracts or industry rates for specialized engineering expertise.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Offers Received: 3

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1001 BOSTON POST RD E, MARLBOROUGH, MA, 03

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

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $141,769,889

Exercised Options: $141,769,889

Current Obligation: $141,769,889

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: DTFA0196C03008

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline