DHS awards $22.3M for Test and Evaluation Support Services to Engility Services, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $22,288,393 ($22.3M)

Contractor: Engility Services, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Start Date: 2012-03-26

End Date: 2015-09-30

Contract Duration: 1,283 days

Daily Burn Rate: $17.4K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS

Sector: Other

Official Description: TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES TEST PLANNING, ANALYSIS, MODELING AND REPORT SUPPORT, AND TEST DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20005

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Homeland Security obligated $22.3 million to ENGILITY SERVICES, LLC for work described as: TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES TEST PLANNING, ANALYSIS, MODELING AND REPORT SUPPORT, AND TEST DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Key points: 1. The contract value is $22.3 million over approximately 3.5 years. 2. Engility Services, LLC was awarded the contract. 3. The contract falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). 4. The contract was awarded via Full and Open Competition.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract was awarded as a BPA Call, suggesting it leverages an existing agreement. Without specific pricing details or comparison points for similar BPA calls, assessing the overall value is challenging. The contract type is labor hours, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under Full and Open Competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. However, as a BPA Call, the initial competition may have occurred at the BPA level, with this call being a specific task order. The pricing discovery for this specific call depends on the underlying BPA's pricing structure.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of Full and Open Competition is generally positive for taxpayer impact, as it aims to secure the best value. However, the labor hour contract type requires diligent oversight to ensure costs remain within reasonable bounds.

Public Impact

Supports critical test and evaluation functions for the Department of Homeland Security. Ensures continuity of essential services through a competitive award. The labor hour contract type necessitates careful monitoring to control costs.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Labor hour contract type can lead to cost uncertainty.
BPA Call award mechanism requires understanding of underlying BPA competition.
No specific performance metrics or outcomes provided.

Positive Signals

Awarded under Full and Open Competition.
Supports a critical government function.
Leverages an existing BPA, potentially streamlining acquisition.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, specifically supporting test and evaluation. Spending in this area is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of government systems and technologies. Benchmarks for similar services would typically be assessed against other government contracts for engineering and technical support.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests the contract was awarded to a large business or that small business set-asides were not applicable or utilized for this specific BPA Call.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by the Office of Procurement Operations within the Department of Homeland Security. Oversight would involve monitoring contractor performance, adherence to labor hour limitations, and ensuring the services provided meet the defined requirements. The BPA Call mechanism implies some level of oversight was already established at the BPA level.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Department of Homeland Security Contracting
Office of Procurement Operations Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of specific performance metrics.
Labor hour contract type introduces cost uncertainty.
Potential for limited competition at the BPA call level.
No indication of small business participation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Homeland Security awarded $22.3 million to ENGILITY SERVICES, LLC. TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES TEST PLANNING, ANALYSIS, MODELING AND REPORT SUPPORT, AND TEST DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ENGILITY SERVICES, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Office of Procurement Operations).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $22.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2012-03-26. End: 2015-09-30.

What was the competitive landscape at the BPA level, and how did that influence the pricing for this specific call?

The provided data indicates this was a BPA Call awarded under Full and Open Competition. However, the true competitive landscape and its impact on pricing would depend on the initial competition for the underlying Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). If the BPA itself was competitively awarded, this call likely benefited from that. If the BPA had limited competition, the pricing for this call might be less optimized. Further analysis of the BPA's award details is needed.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how is contractor performance being measured?

The provided data does not include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or details on how Engility Services, LLC's performance is being measured. For a labor hour contract, effective oversight typically involves tracking hours, ensuring alignment with project milestones, and verifying the quality of deliverables. Without explicit KPIs, assessing the effectiveness and value derived from this $22.3 million award is difficult and relies heavily on internal DHS monitoring processes.

How does the cost of these test and evaluation support services compare to industry benchmarks for similar labor hour contracts?

Directly comparing the cost of these test and evaluation support services to industry benchmarks is challenging without knowing the specific labor categories, skill levels, and geographic locations involved. The contract is awarded on a labor hour basis, meaning the total cost is a function of hours worked and rates. A comprehensive benchmark analysis would require detailed rate data and comparison against similar government or commercial contracts for engineering and technical support services.

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

Solicitation ID: HSHQDC-12-Q-00017

Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: LABOR HOURS (Z)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Engility Corporation

Address: 35 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS CTR DR STE 200, ANDOVER, MA, 01810

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $38,982,070

Exercised Options: $22,288,393

Current Obligation: $22,288,393

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 14

Total Subaward Amount: $3,172,806

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: HSHQDC12A00004

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline