GSA Awards $42.16M C4ISR Support Contract to Booz Allen Hamilton
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $42,160,460 ($42.2M)
Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2014-07-01
End Date: 2017-06-30
Contract Duration: 1,095 days
Daily Burn Rate: $38.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: C4ISR TECHNICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT IGF::OT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: EGLIN AFB, OKALOOSA County, FLORIDA, 32542
State: Florida Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $42.2 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC for work described as: C4ISR TECHNICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT IGF::OT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract value of $42.16M over three years. 2. Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC is the sole awardee. 3. Competition was full and open, suggesting potential for competitive pricing. 4. The sector is Computer Systems Design Services, a key area for federal IT infrastructure.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract was awarded on a Time and Materials basis, which can be less predictable than fixed-price contracts. However, the total award value provides a ceiling for spending.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and allows the government to select the best value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers are likely receiving fair market value for the C4ISR technical engineering and sustainment support.
Public Impact
Supports critical C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems. Booz Allen Hamilton is a major government contractor, indicating established capabilities. The contract duration of three years allows for sustained support and potential for knowledge transfer. Awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA), a common vehicle for IT services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure
- No small business participation noted
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition
- Awarded by GSA
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Computer Systems Design Services sector, which is crucial for maintaining and upgrading federal IT infrastructure. Spending in this area is significant across government agencies.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was sought or achieved through subcontracting.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA) manages a vast number of contracts, and oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance and performance. The specific oversight for this delivery order would be managed by the contracting officer.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to Time and Materials pricing.
- Lack of small business participation.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics.
- Dependence on a single awardee for critical support.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, general-services-administration, fl, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $42.2 million to BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC. C4ISR TECHNICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT IGF::OT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $42.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-07-01. End: 2017-06-30.
What is the estimated cost per hour or labor category for this Time and Materials contract?
The provided data does not specify the estimated cost per hour or for individual labor categories. Time and Materials contracts typically have pre-negotiated rates for different skill sets. Without these specific rates, a precise per-unit cost benchmark is not possible. The total award ceiling of $42.16M provides an upper limit on expenditure.
How does the total contract value compare to similar C4ISR support contracts awarded by GSA or other agencies?
Benchmarking this $42.16M contract requires comparison with similar C4ISR technical engineering and sustainment support contracts. Factors like contract duration, scope of work, and specific technologies involved are critical. Without access to a broader dataset of comparable contracts, it's difficult to definitively assess if this value represents a competitive market rate.
What specific performance metrics or deliverables are included in this contract to ensure effectiveness?
The provided data does not detail the specific performance metrics or deliverables for this contract. Effective C4ISR support relies on meeting stringent uptime, response time, and system availability requirements. The contract's effectiveness would be measured against these undefined performance standards and the successful sustainment of critical C4ISR systems.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD EQUIPMENT › MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: ID04140015
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (UEI: 964725688)
Address: 308 SENTINEL DR, ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD, 20701
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $53,223,088
Exercised Options: $44,154,654
Current Obligation: $42,160,460
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 5
Total Subaward Amount: $1,145,142
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00Q09BGD0013
IDV Type: GWAC
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-07-01
Current End Date: 2017-06-30
Potential End Date: 2017-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-07-29
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