Air Force awards $15M engineering services contract to Chugach McKinley, Inc. for technical assistance
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $15,054,444 ($15.1M)
Contractor: Chugach Mckinley, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2003-11-01
End Date: 2010-03-31
Contract Duration: 2,342 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.4K/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST SHARING
Sector: Other
Official Description: 200403!000102!5700!CA09 !45 CONS/LGC !FA252104C0001 !A!N! !N! ! !20031101!20090930!038522876!038522876!071844021!N!CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC !560 EAST 34TH AVENUE !ANCHORAGE !AK!99503!55375!009!12!PATRICK AFB !BREVARD !FLORIDA !+000001780548!N!N!000012081428!R421!TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !N!Z!B!N!J!1!001!N!5A!Z!Y!F! ! !N!A!N!N!E! ! ! !D!A!00 !A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
Place of Performance
Location: HOMER, KENAI PENINSULA County, ALASKA, 99603
State: Alaska Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $15.1 million to CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC. for work described as: 200403!000102!5700!CA09 !45 CONS/LGC !FA252104C0001 !A!N! !N! ! !20031101!20090930!038522876!038522876!071844021!N!CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC !560 EAST 34TH AVENUE !ANCHORAGE !AK!99503!55375!009!12!PATRICK AFB !BREV… Key points: 1. The contract value is $15,054,443.73. 2. The contract was awarded to Chugach McKinley, Inc. 3. The contract falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). 4. The contract was not available for competition, indicating a sole-source or limited competition award.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $15M for engineering services is within a typical range for technical assistance contracts of this nature. However, without specific deliverables or performance metrics, a precise value assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was not available for competition, suggesting a sole-source or limited competition award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in a higher cost to taxpayers compared to a fully competitive procurement.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may be paying more due to the limited competition. The contract supports technical assistance, which could be critical for Air Force operations. The long duration of the contract (over 5 years) suggests a sustained need for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Lack of detailed performance metrics for value assessment
Positive Signals
- Supports critical technical assistance
- Long-term engagement indicates sustained need
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, which is crucial for government operations. Spending in this sector can vary widely based on agency needs and project complexity.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication in the provided data whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or partners in this contract.
Oversight & Accountability
The data does not provide specific details on the oversight mechanisms or accountability measures in place for this contract.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for overpayment due to limited competition.
- Lack of transparency regarding the justification for limited competition.
- Absence of clear performance metrics makes value assessment difficult.
- Limited insight into contractor performance and oversight.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, ak, dca, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $15.1 million to CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC.. 200403!000102!5700!CA09 !45 CONS/LGC !FA252104C0001 !A!N! !N! ! !20031101!20090930!038522876!038522876!071844021!N!CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC !560 EAST 34TH AVENUE !ANCHORAGE !AK!99503!55375!009!12!PATRICK AFB !BREVARD !FLORIDA !+000001780548!N!N!000012081428!R421!TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CHUGACH MCKINLEY, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Air Force).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $15.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2003-11-01. End: 2010-03-31.
What specific technical assistance was provided under this contract, and how did it contribute to the Air Force's mission objectives?
The provided data only specifies 'TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE' as the service. To assess its contribution, details on the scope of work, deliverables, and alignment with specific Air Force operational or developmental goals would be necessary. Without this, the true mission impact remains unclear.
Given the limited competition, what steps were taken to ensure the price paid was fair and reasonable for the services rendered?
When competition is limited, agencies typically rely on techniques like historical price analysis, comparison to similar contracts, or independent government cost estimates to determine price reasonableness. The data does not specify which methods were employed or the results of any such analysis for this contract.
How effectively was the contractor's performance monitored throughout the contract's duration to ensure quality and value for taxpayer money?
Effective performance monitoring is crucial, especially in service contracts with limited competition. Details on contract surveillance, performance reviews, and any corrective actions taken would be needed to evaluate the effectiveness of oversight and ensure the contractor delivered value.
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: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST SHARING (T)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Chugach Alaska Corporation (UEI: 071844021)
Address: 560 EAST 34TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 00
Business Categories: Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $13,846,908
Exercised Options: $15,053,644
Current Obligation: $15,054,444
Contract Characteristics
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2003-11-01
Current End Date: 2010-03-31
Potential End Date: 2010-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2012-03-29
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