DoD's $74M CACI Contract for Professional Support Services Lacked Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $74,166,674 ($74.2M)
Contractor: CACI, Inc. - Federal
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2014-09-09
End Date: 2017-05-31
Contract Duration: 995 days
Daily Burn Rate: $74.5K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20003
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $74.2 million to CACI, INC. - FEDERAL for work described as: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Significant spending on professional support services by the Department of Defense. 2. CACI, Inc. - Federal was the sole awardee, raising competition concerns. 3. The contract utilized a Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing structure. 4. This contract falls under the 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract's Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure, combined with a lack of competition, makes a definitive pricing assessment difficult. The awarded amount of $74,166,674 over its duration suggests a substantial investment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
The contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition likely resulted in a higher cost to taxpayers than if the services had been competitively procured.
Public Impact
Taxpayers may have overpaid due to the absence of competitive bidding. The duration of the contract (nearly 3 years) represents a significant commitment of federal funds. Lack of transparency in the procurement process can erode public trust.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Cost-plus contract type
- Lack of competition
Positive Signals
- Contract awarded to a known entity (CACI)
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, a broad category often used for specialized support. Benchmarks for this sector vary widely based on specific services rendered.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses, suggesting opportunities for small business participation may have been missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants scrutiny regarding the justification for not seeking competitive bids and ensuring proper oversight of contract performance and costs.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Defense Contract Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Sole-source award
- Cost-plus contract type
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited transparency
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, dc, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $74.2 million to CACI, INC. - FEDERAL. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CACI, INC. - FEDERAL.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Contract Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $74.2 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2014-09-09. End: 2017-05-31.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The provided data does not specify the justification for the sole-source award. Typically, such justifications include reasons like urgent and compelling needs, unique capabilities of the contractor, or national security concerns. Further investigation into the contract file would be required to ascertain the precise rationale.
How did the Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure impact the final cost compared to a fixed-price contract?
Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts allow the contractor to recover costs plus a predetermined fee. While providing flexibility, this structure can incentivize higher spending as the government bears the cost risk. A fixed-price contract would have offered greater cost certainty for the government, assuming well-defined requirements.
What were the specific professional support services provided under this contract?
The NAICS code 541990, 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services,' is very broad. Without more specific contract details, it's impossible to determine the exact nature of the services. These could range from management consulting to scientific research support or specialized technical assistance.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: N0002414R2307
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: CACI International Inc (UEI: 045534641)
Address: 14370 NEWBROOK DRIVE, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $74,330,497
Exercised Options: $74,330,497
Current Obligation: $74,166,674
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: YES
Timeline
Start Date: 2014-09-09
Current End Date: 2017-05-31
Potential End Date: 2017-05-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2019-06-07
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