Commerce Awards $3.95M for Cloud Bridge Services to T and T Consulting
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,954,568 ($4.0M)
Contractor: T and T Consulting Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce
Start Date: 2024-08-26
End Date: 2026-02-25
Contract Duration: 548 days
Daily Burn Rate: $7.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: FY24 - WOC AND ENTERPRISE CLOUD BRIDGE (75N98119D00100/1305M422FNAAJ0027) ITIA NUMBER ITIA-1-24-0015 IRD NUMBER(S) IRD-1-24-0043 FAAPS/C-BOT NUMBER 24-3225
Place of Performance
Location: SILVER SPRING, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20910
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Commerce obligated $4.0 million to T AND T CONSULTING SERVICES INC. for work described as: FY24 - WOC AND ENTERPRISE CLOUD BRIDGE (75N98119D00100/1305M422FNAAJ0027) ITIA NUMBER ITIA-1-24-0015 IRD NUMBER(S) IRD-1-24-0043 FAAPS/C-BOT NUMBER 24-3225 Key points: 1. Contract awarded for Computer Systems Design Services. 2. T and T Consulting Services Inc. is the prime contractor. 3. The contract has a duration of 548 days. 4. This is a Delivery Order under a larger contract. 5. The award is for Firm Fixed Price.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $3.95M for Computer Systems Design Services appears reasonable given the 548-day duration. Benchmarking against similar IT service contracts of this scope and duration would provide further validation.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition after exclusion of sources, indicating a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures fair market value.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process is expected to yield a fair price, maximizing taxpayer value for the IT services procured.
Public Impact
Enhances cloud infrastructure for NOAA. Supports critical data processing and accessibility. Ensures continuity of essential government IT services. Potential for improved operational efficiency. Impacts federal data management capabilities.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 72 / 10
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Clear delivery order structure.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. Federal spending in this area is substantial, with agencies increasingly relying on cloud solutions for data management and operational efficiency.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates the prime contractor is not a small business (sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were involved as subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The award is a Delivery Order under a larger contract (75N98119D00100), suggesting existing oversight mechanisms are in place. The ITIA and IRD numbers indicate tracking within the agency's procurement system.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of Commerce Contracting
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Dependence on specific cloud technologies.
- Need for ongoing performance monitoring.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-commerce, md, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Commerce awarded $4.0 million to T AND T CONSULTING SERVICES INC.. FY24 - WOC AND ENTERPRISE CLOUD BRIDGE (75N98119D00100/1305M422FNAAJ0027) ITIA NUMBER ITIA-1-24-0015 IRD NUMBER(S) IRD-1-24-0043 FAAPS/C-BOT NUMBER 24-3225
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is T AND T CONSULTING SERVICES INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $4.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-08-26. End: 2026-02-25.
What specific cloud bridge functionalities are being procured, and how do they align with NOAA's strategic IT goals?
The contract specifies 'Computer Systems Design Services' for a 'WOC AND ENTERPRISE CLOUD BRIDGE'. While the exact functionalities are not detailed, it implies services related to connecting or integrating different cloud environments or systems. This likely supports NOAA's broader goals of modernizing its IT infrastructure, improving data accessibility, and potentially enhancing disaster response capabilities through robust cloud solutions.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will performance be measured to ensure effectiveness?
Specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are not detailed in the provided data. However, for Computer Systems Design Services contracts, typical KPIs would include system uptime, data transfer speeds, security compliance, successful integration of components, and adherence to project timelines. Performance will likely be measured through regular reporting, system monitoring, and acceptance testing by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Are there any potential risks associated with vendor lock-in or the long-term sustainability of the chosen cloud bridge solution?
Potential risks include vendor lock-in if the cloud bridge solution is proprietary or heavily integrated with specific cloud providers, making future transitions difficult or costly. Long-term sustainability also depends on the vendor's continued support and the solution's adaptability to evolving cloud technologies. The 'full and open competition' aspect suggests an effort to mitigate initial lock-in, but ongoing monitoring of the solution's architecture and vendor roadmap is advisable.
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 › IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: 1305M424Q0073
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 431 PARK AVE SUITE 201, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22046
Business Categories: Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $6,094,818
Exercised Options: $6,092,380
Current Obligation: $3,954,568
Actual Outlays: $3,752,702
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 75N98119D00100
IDV Type: GWAC
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-08-26
Current End Date: 2026-02-25
Potential End Date: 2026-02-25 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-17
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