DoD's $168.7M Afghanistan Intelligence Support Services Contract Awarded Without Competition
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $168,727,327 ($168.7M)
Contractor: Domestic Awardees (undisclosed)
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2016-06-28
End Date: 2019-07-31
Contract Duration: 1,128 days
Daily Burn Rate: $149.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT
Sector: Other
Official Description: AFGHANISTAN INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT SERVICES. IGF::CT::IGF
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $168.7 million to DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) for work described as: AFGHANISTAN INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT SERVICES. IGF::CT::IGF Key points: 1. Significant spending on intelligence support services for Afghanistan. 2. Lack of competition raises concerns about price discovery and value. 3. Contract awarded to undisclosed domestic awardees. 4. Services fall under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $168.7 million for a 3-year period is substantial. Without competitive bidding, it's difficult to assess if this price represents fair market value compared to similar intelligence support services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was 'NOT COMPETED', indicating a limited competition approach. This lack of open bidding likely hindered robust price discovery and potentially led to a higher cost for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The absence of competition suggests taxpayers may have paid a premium for these intelligence support services.
Public Impact
Taxpayers funded extensive intelligence support for operations in Afghanistan. The specific nature of the intelligence support remains undisclosed. The contract duration spanned a critical period of US involvement in Afghanistan.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition
- Undisclosed awardees
- High contract value
Positive Signals
- Services provided to support critical national security operations
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services'. Benchmarks for intelligence support services are often difficult to establish due to their sensitive and specialized nature.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this contract award (ss: false, sb: false).
Oversight & Accountability
The 'NOT COMPETED' status warrants further oversight to ensure the necessity and cost-effectiveness of this sole-source award. Accountability for the pricing and performance is crucial given the lack of competitive pressure.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Army Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for inflated pricing
- Lack of transparency regarding awardees
- Difficulty in assessing value for money
- Limited oversight potential due to service type
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-defense, definitive-contract, 100m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $168.7 million to DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED). AFGHANISTAN INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT SERVICES. IGF::CT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED).
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Army).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $168.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2016-06-28. End: 2019-07-31.
What was the justification for not competing this significant intelligence support contract?
The justification for not competing this $168.7 million contract is not provided in the data. Typically, non-competitive awards require a documented justification, such as a sole-source requirement due to unique capabilities or urgent needs. Without this justification, it's impossible to assess the validity of the non-competitive approach.
How was the fair and reasonable price determined without competition?
Determining a fair and reasonable price without competition is challenging. Agencies usually rely on historical pricing, commercial price lists, or independent government cost estimates. However, the absence of competitive bids means there's no market-based validation, raising questions about whether the government secured the best possible price for these intelligence support services.
What specific intelligence support services were rendered under this contract?
The specific intelligence support services provided under this contract are not detailed in the provided data. The NAICS code 541990, 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services,' is very broad. Understanding the exact nature of the services is essential for evaluating their effectiveness and necessity, especially given the significant expenditure and lack of competition.
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: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: W911W416R0010
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE LEVEL OF EFFORT (B)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1800 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20405
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $314,485,378
Exercised Options: $234,462,094
Current Obligation: $168,727,327
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2016-06-28
Current End Date: 2019-07-31
Potential End Date: 2020-02-28 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-08-21
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