DOT's FAA Awards $5M for Safety Reporting Support to CSSI, LLC via Sole Source Contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $5,070,438 ($5.1M)
Contractor: Cssi, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation
Start Date: 2025-06-18
End Date: 2026-06-21
Contract Duration: 368 days
Daily Burn Rate: $13.8K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: VOLUNTARY SAFETY REPORTING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20001
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Transportation obligated $5.1 million to CSSI, LLC for work described as: VOLUNTARY SAFETY REPORTING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES Key points: 1. Contract awarded to CSSI, LLC for $5.07M. 2. Services fall under Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing, Web Hosting. 3. Contract is a sole-source award, raising competition concerns. 4. Duration is 368 days, ending June 2026.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract's value of $5.07M for 368 days appears high given the sole-source nature. Without competitive bidding, it's difficult to benchmark against similar services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed, indicating a sole-source award. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for these essential safety reporting support services.
Public Impact
Ensures continued operation of the voluntary safety reporting program. Potential for increased costs due to sole-source award. Limited transparency on service provider selection. Impacts the FAA's ability to gather critical safety data.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- Time and Materials contract type
Positive Signals
- Supports critical safety reporting program
Sector Analysis
The IT services sector, particularly data processing and hosting, is competitive. However, this contract bypasses competitive processes, making direct sector benchmarks difficult.
Small Business Impact
The contract does not indicate any specific provisions for small business participation. As a sole-source award, opportunities for small businesses to compete are absent.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants further oversight to ensure the government is receiving fair value and that competition was appropriately waived.
Related Government Programs
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Department of Transportation Contracting
- Federal Aviation Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award lacks competition.
- Time and Materials contract type can lead to cost overruns.
- No indication of small business participation.
- Potential for inflated pricing due to lack of competitive bidding.
Tags
computing-infrastructure-providers-data-, department-of-transportation, dc, definitive-contract, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Transportation awarded $5.1 million to CSSI, LLC. VOLUNTARY SAFETY REPORTING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CSSI, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Federal Aviation Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $5.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-06-18. End: 2026-06-21.
What is the justification for the sole-source award of this critical safety reporting support service?
The justification for a sole-source award typically involves unique capabilities, urgent needs, or lack of available sources. For this contract, the specific rationale needs to be documented by the FAA to ensure it aligns with federal procurement regulations and that no viable competitive alternatives were overlooked.
What is the risk associated with a Time and Materials contract for these services?
Time and Materials (T&M) contracts carry inherent risks as they can lead to cost overruns if not closely monitored. Without a ceiling price or fixed scope, the contractor is incentivized to bill for more hours, potentially increasing the overall cost to the taxpayer beyond initial estimates.
How effective is the current provider in delivering the required safety reporting support services?
The effectiveness of CSSI, LLC in delivering these services is not explicitly detailed in the provided data. Performance metrics and past performance evaluations would be necessary to assess their effectiveness and justify the continuation of the contract, especially under a sole-source designation.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Information › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services › Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Solicitation ID: 693KA8-25-R-00022
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Cssi, Inc.
Address: 395 E ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20024
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,377,004
Exercised Options: $5,070,438
Current Obligation: $5,070,438
Actual Outlays: $2,906,365
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-06-18
Current End Date: 2026-06-21
Potential End Date: 2027-06-21 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-03-27
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