Naval Surface Warfare Center Awards $10.4M Contract to General Dynamics for Weapons Demonstration Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,458,044 ($10.5M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Armament and
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 1999-02-26
End Date: 2006-02-24
Contract Duration: 2,555 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.1K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: 199912!1700!2711!BW10B!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1007 !A!*!* !19990226!20040225!077219350!077219350!001381284!N!05606!GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION !128 LAKESIDE AVE !BURLINGTON !VT!05401!10675!007!50!BURLINGTON !CHITTENDEN !VERMONT !0001!+000000051875!N!N!000000000000!AC54!RDTE/WEAPONS-DEMO/VALID !S1 !SERVICES !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !8711!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!D !N!U!1!001!N!1A!Z!Y!Z!* !* !N!C!*!A!A!A!A!A!*!* !*!N!A!D!N!*!*!*!*!*!
Place of Performance
Location: BURLINGTON, CHITTENDEN County, VERMONT, 05401
State: Vermont Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $10.5 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT AND for work described as: 199912!1700!2711!BW10B!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1007 !A!*!* !19990226!20040225!077219350!077219350!001381284!N!05606!GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION !128 LAKESIDE AVE !BURLINGTON !VT!05401!10675!007!50!BURLINGTON !CHITTE… Key points: 1. Contract awarded to General Dynamics for RDTE/WEAPONS-DEMO/VALID services. 2. The contract has a duration of 2555 days, spanning from February 1999 to February 2006. 3. Awarded as a 'NOT COMPETED' contract, indicating limited competition. 4. The sector is primarily Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) within the Defense sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value is $10.4 million. Without specific per-unit cost data or benchmarks for similar weapons demonstration services, a precise value assessment is difficult. However, the duration suggests a significant, long-term project.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was awarded as 'NOT COMPETED', suggesting that competition was either not sought or was significantly limited. This method of procurement can impact price discovery and potentially lead to higher costs for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition may have resulted in a higher cost to taxpayers than if a fully competitive process had been employed.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded research and development for naval weapons systems. The contract supported technological advancements in defense capabilities. The duration of the contract implies a sustained investment in a specific program.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition raises concerns about cost-effectiveness.
- Lack of detailed public information on the specific services rendered.
- Long contract duration without clear performance metrics.
Positive Signals
- Supports critical defense research and development.
- Awarded to a known defense contractor, General Dynamics.
- Long-term commitment to a specific technological area.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) category within the Defense sector. Spending in this area is crucial for maintaining technological superiority but requires careful oversight to ensure value for money.
Small Business Impact
There is no indication in the provided data that small businesses were involved as subcontractors or partners in this contract. The award went directly to General Dynamics Corporation.
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' designation suggests a potential area for oversight to ensure the justification for limited competition was sound and that the pricing was fair and reasonable. Further review of the contract file would be necessary.
Related Government Programs
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for inflated costs due to non-competitive award
- Limited transparency on specific services and outcomes
- Long contract duration without clear performance indicators
Tags
department-of-defense, vt, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $10.5 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT AND. 199912!1700!2711!BW10B!NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DA!N0017899C1007 !A!*!* !19990226!20040225!077219350!077219350!001381284!N!05606!GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION !128 LAKESIDE AVE !BURLINGTON !VT!05401!10675!007!50!BURLINGTON !CHITTENDEN !VERMONT !0001!+000000051875!N!N!000000000000!AC54!RDTE/WEAPONS-DEMO/VALID !S1 !SERVICES !2000!NOT DISCERNABLE OR CLASSIFIED !8711!3!*!*!*!B!A!*!D !N!U!1!0
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT AND.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 1999-02-26. End: 2006-02-24.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a non-competitive basis, and were alternative solutions considered?
The provided data indicates the contract was 'NOT COMPETED'. A thorough review of the contract's justification for other than full and open competition (J&OFC) would be necessary to understand the specific reasons. This might include factors like unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of viable alternatives. Without this documentation, it's difficult to assess if taxpayer funds were optimally utilized.
How does the cost of this contract compare to similar weapons demonstration projects, and what performance metrics were used to evaluate success?
The data lacks specific performance metrics or comparable contract data for 'RDTE/WEAPONS-DEMO/VALID' services. A cost-benefit analysis would require details on the deliverables, milestones achieved, and the impact of the demonstrated technologies. Benchmarking against similar, competitively awarded contracts would be essential for a robust assessment of value for money.
What was the ultimate impact of the weapons demonstration services funded by this contract on naval capabilities or future defense procurements?
The provided data does not detail the specific outcomes or impact of the weapons demonstration services. Understanding the technological advancements, system improvements, or new capabilities that resulted from this $10.4 million investment is crucial for evaluating its effectiveness. This information would typically be found in program reviews or final reports associated with the contract.
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 128 LAKESIDE AVE, BURLINGTON, VT, 05401
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Timeline
Start Date: 1999-02-26
Current End Date: 2006-02-24
Potential End Date: 2006-02-24 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-08-16
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