DOJ's FBI awards $30.6M for mobility hardware and application development to ECS Federal, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $30,658,737 ($30.7M)
Contractor: ECS Federal, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Justice
Start Date: 2017-08-11
End Date: 2021-08-15
Contract Duration: 1,465 days
Daily Burn Rate: $20.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: MOBILITY PROGRAM OFFICE (MPO) PROVIDES ENHANCEMENTS AND ENGINEERING FOR MOBILITY H/W AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACCESS IS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM MOBILE DEVICES, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. IGF::OT::IGF
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20535
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Justice obligated $30.7 million to ECS FEDERAL, LLC for work described as: MOBILITY PROGRAM OFFICE (MPO) PROVIDES ENHANCEMENTS AND ENGINEERING FOR MOBILITY H/W AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACCESS IS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM MOBILE DEVICES, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. IGF::OT::IGF Key points: 1. Contract supports critical access to confidential information from mobile devices. 2. ECS Federal, LLC is the awardee for this delivery order. 3. The contract was awarded under full and open competition. 4. Spending is concentrated in Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541611).
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The total award amount is $30.6 million. Without specific unit costs or detailed service breakdowns, a precise per-unit cost assessment is difficult. However, the duration of 1465 days suggests a significant, ongoing need for these services.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded through full and open competition, indicating a broad solicitation process. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and allows for a wide range of potential contractors to bid, leading to potentially better price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently by fostering a competitive environment for service providers.
Public Impact
Enhances secure mobile access to sensitive government information. Supports the FBI's operational capabilities through hardware and application development. Ensures continuous availability of critical resources for law enforcement. Potential for improved efficiency in data access and management.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- Potential for scope creep in application development.
- Reliance on a single delivery order for a critical function.
Positive Signals
- Awarded via full and open competition.
- Supports essential operational needs.
- Clear contract duration and award amount.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under IT services, specifically focusing on mobile hardware and application development. Benchmarks for similar IT consulting and development contracts vary widely based on complexity and scope, but $30.6 million over nearly four years for a specialized mobility program suggests a substantial investment.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this specific award (ss: false, sb: false). The contract was awarded to ECS Federal, LLC, which may or may not be a small business itself, but no specific small business set-aside or subcontracting goals are evident from this data.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded as a delivery order under a larger contract vehicle. Oversight would typically involve monitoring performance against the Statement of Work, ensuring timely delivery, and managing expenditures. The FBI's internal oversight mechanisms would be responsible for ensuring accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Justice Contracting
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of detailed performance metrics.
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Limited visibility into specific application functionalities.
- Reliance on Time and Materials pricing structure.
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-justice, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Justice awarded $30.7 million to ECS FEDERAL, LLC. MOBILITY PROGRAM OFFICE (MPO) PROVIDES ENHANCEMENTS AND ENGINEERING FOR MOBILITY H/W AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACCESS IS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM MOBILE DEVICES, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. IGF::OT::IGF
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is ECS FEDERAL, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Justice (Federal Bureau of Investigation).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $30.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2017-08-11. End: 2021-08-15.
What specific performance metrics are in place to measure the success of the mobility hardware and application development?
The provided data does not detail specific performance metrics. Effective oversight would require clearly defined KPIs related to application uptime, user satisfaction, security compliance, and development cycle times. Without these, assessing the true value and effectiveness of the $30.6 million investment is challenging.
What are the potential risks associated with relying on a single delivery order for critical mobility enhancements?
A significant risk is vendor lock-in and a lack of flexibility if the contractor's capabilities or pricing become unfavorable. It also limits opportunities for innovation from other vendors. If ECS Federal faces financial or operational issues, the FBI's mobility program could be severely disrupted.
How does this contract contribute to the FBI's overall mission effectiveness and efficiency?
This contract is intended to enhance the FBI's ability to securely access confidential information and resources from mobile devices anytime, anywhere. This directly supports field operations, investigations, and administrative functions by providing necessary tools and applications, potentially improving response times and data accessibility.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 5
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: ON Assignment, Inc.
Address: 2750 PROSPERITY AVE STE 600, FAIRFAX, VA, 22031
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: $30,658,737
Exercised Options: $30,658,737
Current Obligation: $30,658,737
Actual Outlays: $22,808,720
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 2
Total Subaward Amount: $2,291,139
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS00F0003W
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2017-08-11
Current End Date: 2021-08-15
Potential End Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2022-08-15
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