NASA Awards $93M Cloud Services Delivery Order to Four Points Technology via SEWP Contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $92,967,913 ($93.0M)
Contractor: Four Points Technology, L.L.C.
Awarding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Start Date: 2018-05-22
End Date: 2024-01-31
Contract Duration: 2,080 days
Daily Burn Rate: $44.7K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: THIS DELIVERY ORDER FOR AMAZON WEB SERVICES WITH OPTION QUANTITIES PROVIDES AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE SOLUTION FOR CLOUD SERVICES AGAINST NASA SEWP CONTRACT NUMBER NNG15SC74B.
Place of Performance
Location: CHANTILLY, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20151
State: Virginia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $93.0 million to FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. for work described as: THIS DELIVERY ORDER FOR AMAZON WEB SERVICES WITH OPTION QUANTITIES PROVIDES AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE SOLUTION FOR CLOUD SERVICES AGAINST NASA SEWP CONTRACT NUMBER NNG15SC74B. Key points: 1. Significant investment in enterprise-wide cloud solutions. 2. Utilizes NASA SEWP contract, a common vehicle for IT procurement. 3. Potential for cost savings through enterprise-wide solution. 4. Focus on 'Other Computer Related Services' (NAICS 541519).
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount is $92,967,913.34. Without specific unit cost data or comparison points for similar enterprise-wide cloud service contracts, a precise pricing assessment is difficult. However, the scale suggests a negotiated price for a broad solution.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES', indicating a competitive process was initiated, but specific details on how sources were excluded are not provided. This method aims for price discovery but can be complex.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of a competitive process and an established contract vehicle like NASA SEWP aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary IT services.
Public Impact
Provides NASA with essential cloud infrastructure for operations. Supports agency-wide digital transformation and data management. Enhances flexibility and scalability of IT resources. Potential impact on data security and accessibility. Leverages existing contract vehicles to streamline procurement.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown for unit pricing.
- Ambiguity in 'exclusion of sources' process.
- Long contract duration (2080 days) may limit agility.
Positive Signals
- Awarded under a competitive process.
- Utilizes a pre-established, efficient contract vehicle (NASA SEWP).
- Provides a critical enterprise-wide solution.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type offers cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This award falls within the Information Technology sector, specifically cloud services. Spending benchmarks for enterprise-wide cloud solutions vary greatly based on scope, but this award represents a substantial investment for NASA.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved in the subcontracting or prime contracting roles for this specific delivery order. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The use of a NASA SEWP contract implies adherence to established procurement regulations and oversight. However, the specific oversight mechanisms for this delivery order, particularly regarding performance and cost management, are not detailed.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contracting
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Large contract value.
- Long contract duration.
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Reliance on a single delivery order for enterprise-wide solution.
Tags
other-computer-related-services, national-aeronautics-and-space-administr, va, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $93.0 million to FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C.. THIS DELIVERY ORDER FOR AMAZON WEB SERVICES WITH OPTION QUANTITIES PROVIDES AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE SOLUTION FOR CLOUD SERVICES AGAINST NASA SEWP CONTRACT NUMBER NNG15SC74B.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $93.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-05-22. End: 2024-01-31.
What is the specific breakdown of services included in this $93M cloud contract and how do they align with NASA's strategic IT goals?
The delivery order provides an enterprise-wide solution for cloud services. While the exact service breakdown isn't detailed, it likely encompasses infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and potentially software as a service (SaaS) components. These services would align with NASA's goals by enabling scalable computing, data storage, advanced analytics, and mission support, facilitating digital transformation and operational efficiency across the agency.
What are the key risks associated with a long-term, large-value cloud services contract, and how are they mitigated?
Key risks include vendor lock-in, potential cost overruns if usage isn't managed, data security breaches, and technological obsolescence. Mitigation strategies typically involve clearly defined service level agreements (SLAs), robust security protocols, regular performance reviews, competitive re-procurement strategies, and ensuring contract flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and agency needs.
How does the 'full and open competition after exclusion of sources' method impact the overall value and effectiveness of this contract?
This method aims to ensure a competitive environment while potentially focusing on specific capabilities or vendors deemed most suitable. It can lead to good value by leveraging competition but carries a risk if the exclusion criteria are too narrow, limiting the pool of potential bidders and potentially reducing overall price discovery or innovation. Effectiveness hinges on the justification and transparency of the source exclusion.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services
Product/Service Code: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 4
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 14900 CONFERENCE CENTER DR STE 100, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $97,651,500
Exercised Options: $97,651,500
Current Obligation: $92,967,913
Actual Outlays: $80,135,182
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: NNG15SC74B
IDV Type: GWAC
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-05-22
Current End Date: 2024-01-31
Potential End Date: 2024-01-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2024-03-04
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