State Dept. Pays $27.8M for Computer Systems Design Services to Alutiiq 3SG, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $27,817,642 ($27.8M)
Contractor: Alutiiq 3SG, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of State
Start Date: 2009-10-20
End Date: 2010-04-05
Contract Duration: 167 days
Daily Burn Rate: $166.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: IT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: ANCHORAGE, ANCHORAGE County, ALASKA, 99503
State: Alaska Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of State obligated $27.8 million to ALUTIIQ 3SG, LLC for work described as: IT SERVICES Key points: 1. High contract value of $27.8 million for IT services. 2. Sole-source award to Alutiiq 3SG, LLC raises competition concerns. 3. Short contract duration of 167 days may indicate a specific, urgent need. 4. The NAICS code 541512 points to a common IT service category.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $27.8 million for a 167-day period is substantial. Without comparable contracts or more detailed service descriptions, it's difficult to definitively assess pricing against market rates. The lack of competition further complicates a fair value assessment.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), indicating a sole-source award. This significantly limits price discovery and potentially leads to a higher price than if multiple vendors had competed.
Taxpayer Impact: The sole-source nature of this award means taxpayers may not have received the best possible price due to the absence of competitive bidding.
Public Impact
Citizens may question the justification for a sole-source award of this magnitude. Transparency in government contracting is crucial, and sole-source awards can reduce public trust. The specific IT services provided are not detailed, making it hard for the public to understand the necessity and value.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- High contract value
- Lack of competition details
Positive Signals
- Specific IT service category identified
- Clear agency awarding contract
Sector Analysis
The IT services sector is vast, encompassing design, development, and support. A contract for computer systems design services, especially at this value, suggests a significant project. Benchmarks for similar sole-source IT design contracts are hard to establish without more context.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Therefore, there is no direct benefit to small businesses from this specific award.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by the Department of State. Oversight would typically involve contract performance monitoring and justification for the sole-source nature of the award by the contracting officer.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of State Contracting
- Department of State Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competition.
- High contract value for a short duration.
- Lack of detailed justification for sole-sourcing.
- Potential for overpayment due to lack of competition.
- Limited transparency on specific services rendered.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-state, ak, do, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of State awarded $27.8 million to ALUTIIQ 3SG, LLC. IT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ALUTIIQ 3SG, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of State (Department of State).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $27.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2009-10-20. End: 2010-04-05.
What was the specific justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis?
The provided data does not include the justification for the sole-source award. Typically, sole-source contracts are used when only one responsible source can provide the required supplies or services, or in cases of urgent and compelling need. Further investigation into the contract file would be required to determine the exact reason.
How does the $27.8 million price compare to similar sole-source IT system design contracts?
Benchmarking this price is challenging without more specific details on the scope of work and the duration. Sole-source contracts inherently lack competitive pressure, making direct comparisons difficult. However, $27.8 million for a 167-day contract suggests a very high per-diem rate or an exceptionally complex, narrowly defined project.
What was the actual performance period and was the contract completed within that time?
The contract had a start date of 2009-10-20 and an end date of 2010-04-05, resulting in a duration of 167 days. The data indicates the contract was awarded and had defined start and end dates, suggesting it was intended to be performed within this period. Actual performance completion would require reviewing contract close-out documentation.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Afognak Native Corp (UEI: 052089695)
Address: 3909 ARCTIC BLVD, STE 400, ANCHORAGE, AK, 00
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $27,817,642
Exercised Options: $27,817,642
Current Obligation: $27,817,642
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: SWHARC09D0011
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2009-10-20
Current End Date: 2010-04-05
Potential End Date: 2010-04-05 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2010-01-07
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