DoD's $16.18M ASOC Emulation Support Contract Awarded to Leidos, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $16,182,888 ($16.2M)
Contractor: Leidos, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2006-12-29
End Date: 2011-09-30
Contract Duration: 1,736 days
Daily Burn Rate: $9.3K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: ASOC EMULATION SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: NELLIS AFB, CLARK County, NEVADA, 89191
State: Nevada Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $16.2 million to LEIDOS, INC. for work described as: ASOC EMULATION SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to a single large business, Leidos, Inc. 2. Significant contract value of over $16 million. 3. Procurement method was full and open competition. 4. Contract duration spanned nearly five years.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $16.18M over nearly 5 years suggests a moderate annual spend. Without specific deliverables or unit costs, a direct comparison to similar contracts is difficult, but the duration and value indicate a substantial service requirement.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a broad solicitation process. This method generally promotes price discovery and competitive pricing, though specific outcomes depend on the number and quality of bids received.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were utilized for engineering services. The competitive nature of the award aims to ensure reasonable pricing, but the overall value suggests a significant investment.
Public Impact
Supports Department of Defense operations, potentially impacting national security. Funds allocated to a major defense contractor, Leidos, Inc. Contract duration suggests a long-term need for emulation support services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- No specific performance metrics or outcomes provided.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Contract value is substantial, indicating a significant need.
Sector Analysis
Engineering services, particularly in emulation support for defense applications, are critical for testing and development. The $16.18M value over nearly five years falls within a typical range for specialized defense IT and engineering contracts of this scope.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates no small business participation in this contract, which was awarded to a large business. This suggests that the scope of work may have been beyond the capabilities or capacity of small businesses, or they were not actively pursued.
Oversight & Accountability
Awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a structured procurement process. However, further details on oversight mechanisms, performance monitoring, and accountability for the $16.18M expenditure are not provided in this data.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Air Force Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of transparency on performance metrics.
- No indication of small business involvement.
- Limited detail on specific services rendered.
- No comparative cost analysis provided.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, nv, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $16.2 million to LEIDOS, INC.. ASOC EMULATION SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is LEIDOS, 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 $16.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2006-12-29. End: 2011-09-30.
What specific emulation capabilities were provided under this contract, and how did they contribute to the Air Force's mission objectives?
The contract data does not specify the exact emulation capabilities. However, ASOC (Air Support Operations Center) emulation support likely involves simulating complex communication and operational environments for training, testing, or system validation. This would contribute to mission readiness by ensuring systems function as intended in realistic scenarios.
What was the competitive landscape like for this solicitation, and did the full and open competition result in significant cost savings compared to other potential award methods?
While awarded under full and open competition, the data does not detail the number of bids received or provide a benchmark for cost savings. The method itself is designed to foster competition and achieve best value, but without comparative data, it's impossible to quantify the exact savings realized from this specific award.
How was the performance of Leidos, Inc. evaluated throughout the contract duration, and were there any key performance indicators tied to the $16.18M expenditure?
The provided data does not include information on performance evaluations or specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Typically, government contracts include performance clauses and metrics, but these details are absent here, making it difficult to assess the effectiveness of the services rendered for the funds expended.
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: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (UEI: 611641312)
Address: 1710 SAIC DRIVE, ROOM #8033, MCLEAN, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $20,378,133
Exercised Options: $16,278,360
Current Obligation: $16,182,888
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS23F0107J
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2006-12-29
Current End Date: 2011-09-30
Potential End Date: 2011-09-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2014-09-04
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