DoD's $26.6M Contract for Technical Services Awarded to SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC Under Full and Open Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $26,598,109 ($26.6M)
Contractor: SOS International LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2015-10-29
End Date: 2017-04-14
Contract Duration: 533 days
Daily Burn Rate: $49.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF MISTF-A MEDIA
Place of Performance
Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20191
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $26.6 million to SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF MISTF-A MEDIA Key points: 1. Contract Value: $26.6 million over 533 days. 2. Competition: Awarded under full and open competition. 3. Risk: Firm Fixed Price contract type mitigates cost overrun risk. 4. Sector: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990).
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract's firm fixed price structure suggests a clear understanding of scope and cost expectations. Benchmarking against similar 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' contracts would provide further insight into pricing reasonableness.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a broad outreach to potential vendors. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and allows the government to select the best value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process likely ensured taxpayer funds were used efficiently for the services procured.
Public Impact
Supports Department of the Army operations with specialized technical services. Contract duration of 533 days indicates a medium-term need. The firm fixed price contract type provides cost certainty for the government.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific details on the services provided.
- No indication of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, which is broad and encompasses a wide range of specialized expertise. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on agency needs and project complexity.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business set-asides were considered or if opportunities were missed.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of the Army, a component of the Department of Defense. Standard oversight mechanisms for federal contracts would apply, including performance monitoring and compliance checks.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of specific service details.
- No small business participation noted.
- Limited transparency on evaluation criteria.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, va, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $26.6 million to SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC. IGF::OT::IGF MISTF-A MEDIA
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $26.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2015-10-29. End: 2017-04-14.
What specific technical services were provided under this contract, and how did they align with the Army's mission requirements?
The provided data classifies the contract under NAICS code 541990, 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.' Without further details, it's impossible to ascertain the exact nature of the services. However, given the awarding agency (Department of the Army), these services likely supported operational, logistical, or intelligence-related functions critical to the military's objectives.
What were the key evaluation criteria used in the full and open competition, and how did SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC meet them to secure the award?
The data does not specify the evaluation criteria for this contract. In a full and open competition, agencies typically evaluate proposals based on factors such as technical approach, past performance, price, and socioeconomic factors. SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC likely demonstrated superior performance in one or more of these areas, or offered the best overall value to the government, to win this definitive contract.
How does the $26.6 million contract value compare to similar services procured by the Department of Defense or other federal agencies?
The $26.6 million contract value over approximately 1.5 years is a substantial but not extraordinary amount for specialized technical services within the Department of Defense. Benchmarking against contracts with similar NAICS codes (541990) and scope would be necessary to determine if this represents a fair market price or indicates potential overspending.
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: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 8
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1881 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE, RESTON, VA, 20191
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $26,598,109
Exercised Options: $26,598,109
Current Obligation: $26,598,109
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2015-10-29
Current End Date: 2017-04-14
Potential End Date: 2017-04-14 12:04:00
Last Modified: 2018-03-09
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