DoD's $20.4M 'Sustainment Trainer' Contract Awarded to Integic Under Full and Open Competition

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $20,446,017 ($20.4M)

Contractor: Integic

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2006-04-20

End Date: 2011-02-15

Contract Duration: 1,762 days

Daily Burn Rate: $11.6K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 6

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: Other

Official Description: SUSTAINMENT TRAINER

Place of Performance

Location: SAN ANTONIO, BEXAR County, TEXAS, 78234

State: Texas Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $20.4 million to INTEGIC for work described as: SUSTAINMENT TRAINER Key points: 1. The contract for 'Sustainment Trainer' services was awarded to Integic for $20.4 million. 2. Awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. 3. The contract falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' (NAICS 541990). 4. The duration of the contract was 1762 days, ending in February 2011. 5. The award was made by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount was $20.4 million. Without specific unit costs or comparison data for similar 'Sustainment Trainer' services, a precise pricing assessment is difficult. However, the duration and total value suggest a significant investment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded through full and open competition, which typically fosters competitive pricing and allows for a broad range of potential contractors to bid. This method is designed to achieve fair and reasonable prices through market forces.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition suggests efforts to secure the best value for taxpayer dollars by encouraging multiple bids and potentially driving down costs.

Public Impact

Taxpayers funded a significant contract for sustainment training services within the Department of Defense. The services provided likely supported military readiness and operational effectiveness. The competitive award process aimed to ensure efficient use of public funds. The contract's duration indicates a long-term need for these specialized services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, a broad category encompassing a wide range of specialized expertise. Spending in this sector can vary significantly based on agency needs, with defense often being a major consumer of such services for training and technical support.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses and does not specify if the prime contractor is a small business. Therefore, the direct impact on small business participation is unclear from this data alone.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, suggesting oversight by a large federal entity. However, specific details on oversight mechanisms or accountability measures for this particular contract are not provided.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

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all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, tx, dca, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $20.4 million to INTEGIC. SUSTAINMENT TRAINER

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is INTEGIC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $20.4 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2006-04-20. End: 2011-02-15.

What was the specific nature of the 'Sustainment Trainer' services provided under this contract?

The provided data categorizes the contract under NAICS code 541990, 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.' While the contract title is 'SUSTAINMENT TRAINER,' the exact nature of the training, the subject matter, and the specific technical services rendered are not detailed. This could range from technical equipment operation training to logistical support system training.

How did the competitive bidding process under 'full and open competition' impact the final price paid by the government?

Full and open competition is designed to maximize the number of bidders, thereby increasing price competition. This process typically leads to prices that are closer to market value and potentially lower than those achieved through sole-source or limited competition. While the exact price reduction is not quantifiable without a baseline, the method itself is a mechanism for achieving better value.

What was the long-term effectiveness or impact of the 'Sustainment Trainer' services on the Department of the Army's readiness?

The provided data focuses on the contractual award details (amount, contractor, dates, competition type) and does not include information on the performance outcomes or the effectiveness of the sustainment training services. Assessing the impact on readiness would require access to performance reports, user feedback, or mission success metrics associated with the training provided.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesOther Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesAll 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

Solicitation ID: W81XWH06R0011

Offers Received: 6

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation (UEI: 967356127)

Address: 14585 AVION PARKWAY, CHANTILLY, VA, 90

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $20,446,017

Exercised Options: $20,446,017

Current Obligation: $20,446,017

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline

Start Date: 2006-04-20

Current End Date: 2011-02-15

Potential End Date: 2011-02-15 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2012-07-05

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