Department of Education awards $16.7M for Scientific Peer Review Support to General Dynamics Information Technology
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,764,131 ($16.8M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Education
Start Date: 2017-07-28
End Date: 2022-11-30
Contract Duration: 1,951 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: "OTHER FUNCTION" IGF::OT::IGF SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Place of Performance
Location: CHANTILLY, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20151
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Education obligated $16.8 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: "OTHER FUNCTION" IGF::OT::IGF SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Key points: 1. The contract supports the Institute of Education Sciences with administrative and management consulting services. 2. General Dynamics Information Technology secured the award through full and open competition. 3. The contract duration is 1951 days, ending in November 2022. 4. This award falls under the Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The total award value is $16.7M over approximately 5 years.
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 that should have resulted in fair market pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential scientific peer review support, aiming to ensure the quality and integrity of educational research.
Public Impact
Ensures the quality of federally funded educational research through expert review. Supports evidence-based policymaking in education. Provides critical infrastructure for the scientific advancement of education.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher costs.
- No specific small business participation noted.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Supports a critical function for educational research.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional services, specifically management consulting. Spending in this sector is common across federal agencies for specialized expertise.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses could have provided these services.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Education, which is responsible for overseeing its execution and ensuring value for taxpayer money. Oversight would focus on the quality of peer review and adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Education Contracting
- Department of Education Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to CPFF structure.
- Lack of small business participation.
- Contract duration is lengthy (1951 days).
- No clear indication of performance metrics or outcomes.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-education, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Education awarded $16.8 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. "OTHER FUNCTION" IGF::OT::IGF SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Education (Department of Education).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $16.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2017-07-28. End: 2022-11-30.
What was the specific scope of work for the scientific peer review support, and how was its effectiveness measured?
The scope likely involved managing the process of reviewing grant proposals and research findings for the Institute of Education Sciences. Effectiveness would be measured by the quality of reviews, adherence to timelines, and the impact of the reviewed research on educational practices and policy. Detailed metrics are not provided in the summary data.
Were there any performance issues or cost variances reported during the contract's lifecycle given the CPFF structure?
The provided data does not detail performance issues or cost variances. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract requires careful monitoring by the agency to control costs and ensure the contractor is not over-earning due to inefficiencies. Without further reports, it's impossible to assess this aspect.
How does the cost of this contract compare to similar peer review support services procured by other federal agencies?
Benchmarking this contract's cost against similar services requires access to data from other agencies' peer review support contracts. Factors like the volume of reviews, complexity of research areas, and specific service requirements would need to be comparable. Without such data, a direct comparison is not feasible.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: ED-IES-17-R-0014
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: General Dynamics Corp
Address: 3150 FAIRVIEW PARK DR STE 100, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $17,402,597
Exercised Options: $17,402,597
Current Obligation: $16,764,131
Actual Outlays: $10,118,010
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 1
Total Subaward Amount: $247,115
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2017-07-28
Current End Date: 2022-11-30
Potential End Date: 2022-11-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2025-09-19
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