Commerce Dept. Awards $26M IT Support Services Contract to Cyberdata Technologies, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $26,146,830 ($26.1M)
Contractor: Cyberdata Technologies, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce
Start Date: 2017-08-14
End Date: 2019-12-07
Contract Duration: 845 days
Daily Burn Rate: $30.9K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF NCEP WCCIS IT SUPPORT SERVICES 6 MONTH BRIDGE
Place of Performance
Location: GREENSBORO, GUILFORD County, NORTH CAROLINA, 27401
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Commerce obligated $26.1 million to CYBERDATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF NCEP WCCIS IT SUPPORT SERVICES 6 MONTH BRIDGE Key points: 1. Contract value: $26.15 million over 845 days. 2. Cyberdata Technologies, Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. The contract falls under Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512). 4. Awarded via full and open competition after exclusion of sources.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's Time and Materials pricing structure can lead to cost overruns if not closely managed. Benchmarking against similar IT support services contracts is difficult without detailed labor categories and rates.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, but with an exclusion of sources, suggesting a specific justification was made. This method can impact price discovery if the exclusion was not fully warranted.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for IT support services. The effectiveness of competition and pricing structure will determine the overall value for money.
Public Impact
Ensures continued IT support for NOAA's WCCIS system. Supports critical weather and climate data processing. Potential for cost increases due to Time and Materials pricing.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing structure
- Exclusion of sources in competition
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized
- Supports critical NOAA functions
Sector Analysis
This contract is within the IT services sector, specifically computer systems design. Spending benchmarks for IT support services vary widely based on scope, complexity, and labor mix.
Small Business Impact
The awardee, Cyberdata Technologies, Inc., is not indicated as a small business in the provided data. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was sought or achieved.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Oversight would focus on performance monitoring and adherence to contract terms, especially regarding the Time and Materials pricing.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of Commerce Contracting
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns due to T&M pricing.
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown for benchmarking.
- Justification for source exclusion needs clarification.
- Awardee's small business status not specified.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-commerce, nc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Commerce awarded $26.1 million to CYBERDATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. IGF::OT::IGF NCEP WCCIS IT SUPPORT SERVICES 6 MONTH BRIDGE
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CYBERDATA TECHNOLOGIES, 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 $26.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2017-08-14. End: 2019-12-07.
What was the specific justification for excluding sources in this full and open competition?
The data indicates 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES,' suggesting that while the competition was open, certain potential offerors were initially excluded. The specific reasons for this exclusion are not detailed but could relate to unique capabilities, prior performance, or specific technical requirements that narrowed the initial pool of eligible contractors before the broader competition commenced.
How does the Time and Materials pricing compare to industry standards for similar IT support services?
Time and Materials (T&M) pricing can be variable. Without specific labor categories, rates, and estimated hours, a direct comparison is challenging. However, T&M contracts generally carry higher risk for the government regarding cost control compared to fixed-price contracts. Agencies often use T&M for projects where the scope is not well-defined or is expected to change.
What is the expected impact of this contract on NOAA's ability to maintain its weather and climate data systems?
This contract is crucial for providing essential IT support services to NOAA's WCCIS system, which is vital for processing weather and climate data. The continuity of these services ensures that NOAA can continue its operations without interruption, thereby supporting its mission-critical functions related to environmental monitoring and forecasting.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: SG133W17RP0073
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 455 SPRINGPARK PL STE 300, HERNDON, VA, 20170
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $34,096,388
Exercised Options: $28,272,927
Current Obligation: $26,146,830
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSN316201200076W
IDV Type: GWAC
Timeline
Start Date: 2017-08-14
Current End Date: 2019-12-07
Potential End Date: 2019-12-07 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-03-31
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