FAA awards $30.8M for AMCS Service Delivery to Booz Allen Hamilton
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $30,767,618 ($30.8M)
Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation
Start Date: 2008-09-08
End Date: 2009-08-14
Contract Duration: 340 days
Daily Burn Rate: $90.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Transportation
Official Description: CLIN 4001 AMCS SERVICE DEL.
Place of Performance
Location: ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL County, MARYLAND, 21401
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Transportation obligated $30.8 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC for work described as: CLIN 4001 AMCS SERVICE DEL. Key points: 1. Contract value of $30.8M for AMCS Service Delivery. 2. Sole-source award to Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC. 3. Contract duration of 340 days. 4. No small business participation noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $30.8M for a 340-day service delivery appears high without clear justification for a sole-source award. Benchmarking against similar service contracts is difficult due to the lack of competitive data.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, indicating a lack of competition. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award raises concerns about potential overspending and the efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have paid a premium due to the lack of competition. Limited transparency into the necessity and cost-effectiveness of the services provided. Potential missed opportunity for small businesses to compete for this contract.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- No small business participation
- High contract value for duration
Positive Signals
- Specific service delivery identified
Sector Analysis
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates within the transportation sector, with significant IT and support service needs. Spending benchmarks for similar support activities are difficult to ascertain due to the sole-source nature of this award.
Small Business Impact
This contract did not include any provisions for small business participation, representing a missed opportunity for small businesses to contribute to FAA operations and potentially receive a portion of the contract value.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source award mechanism warrants further scrutiny to ensure adequate justification and to confirm that taxpayer funds were used efficiently and effectively.
Related Government Programs
- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Department of Transportation Contracting
- Federal Aviation Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks transparency
- Potential for inflated pricing due to no competition
- No small business participation
- Limited insight into service necessity and value
Tags
other-support-activities-for-air-transpo, department-of-transportation, md, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Transportation awarded $30.8 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC. CLIN 4001 AMCS SERVICE DEL.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Federal Aviation Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $30.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2008-09-08. End: 2009-08-14.
What was the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The provided data does not specify the justification for the sole-source award. Typically, sole-source contracts are awarded when only one responsible source can provide the required supplies or services. This could be due to unique capabilities, urgent needs, or specific government requirements that only one contractor can meet. Further investigation would be needed to confirm the exact reason.
What specific AMCS services were delivered under this contract, and how was their necessity determined?
The data only identifies 'AMCS SERVICE DEL.' without detailing the specific services. The necessity would typically be determined by the Federal Aviation Administration based on operational requirements. Without more granular information, it's impossible to assess the necessity or the value derived from these services. The lack of competition makes it harder to validate if these services were the most cost-effective solution.
How does the $30.8M contract value compare to similar service contracts within the FAA or DOT, considering the sole-source nature?
Direct comparison is challenging due to the sole-source award. In a competitive environment, similar services might be procured at a lower cost. The absence of competitive bids means there's no market validation for this price. Benchmarking would require access to proprietary data on comparable sole-source contracts or detailed cost breakdowns from the contractor, which are not publicly available.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Transportation and Warehousing › Support Activities for Air Transportation › Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Carlyle Partners IV, L.P. (UEI: 806367616)
Address: 334 N MARSHALL WAY STE J, LAYTON, UT, 01
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $30,767,618
Exercised Options: $30,767,618
Current Obligation: $30,767,618
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DTFAWA05D00020
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2008-09-08
Current End Date: 2009-08-14
Potential End Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2009-08-14
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