DoD Defense IT Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin for $168.9M

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $29,454,018 ($29.5M)

Contractor: Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2005-08-16

End Date: 2011-08-01

Contract Duration: 2,176 days

Daily Burn Rate: $13.5K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: IT

Official Description: 200512!006422!9700!HC1013!DEFENSE INFO. TECHNOLOGY CONTRAC!FA877104D0008 !A!N! !Y!VP03 ! !20050816!20060831!168916836!168916836!834951691!N!LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYS!9500 GODWIN DRIVE !MANASSAS !VA!20110!01000!510!51!ALEXANDRIA !ALEXANDRIA (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000002073931!N!N!000000000000!D399!OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541519!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !20200930!B!F!Y!A! !A!N!Y!2!001!C! !C!N!Z! ! !N!C!N! ! ! !Z!Z!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: ALEXANDRIA, ALEXANDRIA (CITY) County, VIRGINIA, 22314

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $29.5 million to LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC for work described as: 200512!006422!9700!HC1013!DEFENSE INFO. TECHNOLOGY CONTRAC!FA877104D0008 !A!N! !Y!VP03 ! !20050816!20060831!168916836!168916836!834951691!N!LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYS!9500 GODWIN DRIVE !MANASSAS !VA!20110!01000!510!51!ALEXANDRIA !ALEX… Key points: 1. The contract is for Defense Information Technology services, a critical area for national security. 2. Lockheed Martin is a major defense contractor, indicating a competitive landscape for large-scale IT solutions. 3. The contract's Time and Materials pricing structure presents a potential risk for cost overruns if not closely managed. 4. Spending in the IT sector for defense is substantial, making efficient contract management crucial for taxpayer value.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $168.9 million over its duration appears significant. Benchmarking against similar large-scale defense IT contracts would be necessary to definitively assess its value, but the Time and Materials pricing model inherently carries higher risk than fixed-price contracts.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. However, the Time and Materials (T&M) pricing type can sometimes lead to less predictable final costs compared to fixed-price contracts.

Taxpayer Impact: While competition is positive for price discovery, the T&M structure necessitates vigilant oversight to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently and not inflated by uncontrolled labor hours or material costs.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation and modernization of critical defense information technology infrastructure. Supports national security by providing essential communication and data processing capabilities. Impacts the defense industrial base, particularly large aerospace and defense IT providers. Potential for job creation within Lockheed Martin and its subcontractors.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the broader Defense Information Technology sector, which is a significant area of government spending. Benchmarks for similar large-scale IT service contracts within the DoD often run into hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over multiple years.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin, a large prime contractor. There is no explicit information on small business participation within this specific award, which is a common area for oversight in large defense contracts.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract's duration and value necessitate robust oversight from the Department of Defense and the Defense Information Systems Agency to ensure performance, cost control, and adherence to contract terms. Regular reviews and audits would be essential.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

wired-telecommunications-carriers, department-of-defense, va, do, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $29.5 million to LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC. 200512!006422!9700!HC1013!DEFENSE INFO. TECHNOLOGY CONTRAC!FA877104D0008 !A!N! !Y!VP03 ! !20050816!20060831!168916836!168916836!834951691!N!LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYS!9500 GODWIN DRIVE !MANASSAS !VA!20110!01000!510!51!ALEXANDRIA !ALEXANDRIA (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000002073931!N!N!000000000000!D399!OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !541519!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !202

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is LOCKHEED MARTIN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Defense Information Systems Agency).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $29.5 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-08-16. End: 2011-08-01.

What specific IT services are covered under this contract, and how do they align with current and future defense needs?

The contract specifies 'OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES' with a PSC code of 541519. This broad category likely encompasses a range of IT support, network management, and telecommunications infrastructure services. Alignment with future needs would depend on the specific tasks performed and the contract's flexibility for evolving technological requirements and strategic defense objectives.

How effectively was the Time and Materials pricing model managed to control costs throughout the contract's lifecycle?

Assessing the effectiveness of T&M cost control requires access to detailed financial reports and performance metrics beyond this summary data. Key indicators would include variance analysis against initial estimates, justification for labor hours and material costs, and any cost-saving initiatives implemented. Without this granular data, the effectiveness remains an assumption based on contractor performance and agency oversight.

What was the competitive landscape like for this specific type of defense IT service at the time of award?

The award indicates 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION,' suggesting multiple capable vendors could have bid. However, the specialized nature of large-scale defense IT integration often limits the pool of prime contractors to a few major players like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. The specific number of bids received would provide a clearer picture of the actual competition intensity.

Industry Classification

NAICS: InformationWired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Product/Service Code: FIBER OPTIC

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Lockheed Martin Corp (UEI: 834951691)

Address: 1701 NORTH ST, ENDICOTT, NY, 19

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Federally Funded Research and Development Corp, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: FA877104D0008

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2005-08-16

Current End Date: 2011-08-01

Potential End Date: 2011-08-01 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2013-02-14

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