DHS USCIS Awards $291K for Onsite Shredding in Texas, Sole-Sourced to Iron Mountain
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $29,125 ($29.1K)
Contractor: Iron Mountain Information Management LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2026-05-14
End Date: 2027-05-13
Contract Duration: 364 days
Daily Burn Rate: $80/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: SERVICE CENTER OPERATIONS TEXAS IS REQUESTING WEEKLY ONSITE SHREDDING SERVICE FOR 2026-2027.
Place of Performance
Location: IRVING, DALLAS County, TEXAS, 75038
State: Texas Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $29,124.74 to IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC for work described as: SERVICE CENTER OPERATIONS TEXAS IS REQUESTING WEEKLY ONSITE SHREDDING SERVICE FOR 2026-2027. Key points: 1. The contract is for weekly onsite shredding services in Texas. 2. Iron Mountain Information Management LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract duration is one year, with a firm fixed price. 4. This is a sole-source award under the General Warehousing and Storage NAICS code.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The firm fixed price of $291,247.40 for a year of weekly onsite shredding appears reasonable given the service scope. However, without competitive bids, it's difficult to ascertain if this represents the best possible value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was awarded sole-source, meaning it was not competed. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs than if multiple vendors had submitted bids.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers may be paying a premium due to the lack of competition for this essential service.
Public Impact
Ensures secure destruction of sensitive documents for USCIS operations in Texas. Maintains compliance with federal record-keeping and disposal regulations. Provides a critical, recurring service for a government agency.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 80 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition and potential cost savings.
- Lack of competitive bidding may result in inflated pricing.
Positive Signals
- Awardee is an established provider of information management services.
- Service is essential for secure document destruction and compliance.
Sector Analysis
The General Warehousing and Storage sector encompasses a wide range of services, including document management and destruction. Spending in this area is generally stable, driven by regulatory compliance and operational needs.
Small Business Impact
This contract was not awarded to a small business. There is an opportunity to increase small business participation in future procurements for similar services.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants oversight to ensure fair pricing and service delivery. USCIS should document the justification for not competing this requirement.
Related Government Programs
- General Warehousing and Storage
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- Potential for overpricing
- No small business participation
Tags
general-warehousing-and-storage, department-of-homeland-security, tx, bpa-call, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $29,124.74 to IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC. SERVICE CENTER OPERATIONS TEXAS IS REQUESTING WEEKLY ONSITE SHREDDING SERVICE FOR 2026-2027.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $29,124.74.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-05-14. End: 2027-05-13.
What is the justification for awarding this contract sole-source instead of competing it?
The provided data does not specify the justification for the sole-source award. Typically, sole-source contracts are used when only one vendor can provide the required service due to unique capabilities, urgent needs, or specific circumstances. A thorough review of the justification is necessary to ensure it aligns with federal procurement regulations and best practices.
What is the potential cost impact of this sole-source award compared to a competitive process?
Without competitive bids, the exact cost impact is unknown. However, sole-source awards generally carry a higher risk of inflated pricing because vendors do not face pressure from competitors. A competitive process could have potentially yielded a lower price for the same or similar services, leading to taxpayer savings.
How will the effectiveness and quality of the shredding service be monitored?
The effectiveness and quality of the shredding service will likely be monitored through contract performance metrics and regular check-ins by the contracting officer's representative (COR). USCIS should establish clear performance standards and conduct periodic reviews to ensure Iron Mountain meets the weekly onsite shredding requirements and maintains compliance with security protocols.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Transportation and Warehousing › Warehousing and Storage › General Warehousing and Storage
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Iron Mountain Incorporated
Address: 85 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 150, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $29,125
Exercised Options: $29,125
Current Obligation: $29,125
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 70RTAC25A00000019
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-05-14
Current End Date: 2027-05-13
Potential End Date: 2027-05-13 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-02
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