DHS awards $19.2M for TSA IT environment migration to General Dynamics

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $19,226,463 ($19.2M)

Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Start Date: 2010-09-21

End Date: 2015-12-31

Contract Duration: 1,927 days

Daily Burn Rate: $10.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: THIS FIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER IS FOR THE MIGRATION OF THE TSA INTEGRATED AND DEVELOPMENT TEST ENVIRONMENTS FROM THEIR CURRENT LOCATIONS TO DHS DATA CENTER 2 (DC2). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PLANNING, ENGINEERING, MOVING SERVICES, IMPLEMENTAITON, AND INITIAL O&M SERVICES AT DC2.

Place of Performance

Location: STENNIS SPACE CENTER, HANCOCK County, MISSISSIPPI, 39529

State: Mississippi Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Homeland Security obligated $19.2 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: THIS FIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER IS FOR THE MIGRATION OF THE TSA INTEGRATED AND DEVELOPMENT TEST ENVIRONMENTS FROM THEIR CURRENT LOCATIONS TO DHS DATA CENTER 2 (DC2). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PLANNING, ENGINEERING, MOVING SERVICES, IMPLEMENTAITON, AND INITIAL O&M SERVICE… Key points: 1. The contract focuses on migrating TSA's IT environments to a DHS data center. 2. General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is the sole awardee. 3. The contract is a firm-fixed-price delivery order, indicating defined scope and cost. 4. This falls under Computer Facilities Management Services, a key IT infrastructure area.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The $19.2M award for a multi-year IT migration project appears reasonable given the scope. Benchmarking against similar large-scale data center migration projects would provide further context on cost-effectiveness.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for essential IT infrastructure upgrades and migration services for the TSA.

Public Impact

Ensures continuity of TSA operations by migrating critical IT environments. Modernizes TSA's IT infrastructure by moving to a DHS data center. Supports national security by enhancing the resilience and security of TSA's data. The project involves significant logistical and technical challenges in moving IT systems.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Long duration (nearly 5 years) for a migration project may indicate complexity or potential for scope creep.
Lack of specific performance metrics or KPIs in the provided data.
Reliance on a single contractor for a critical migration could pose risks if issues arise.

Positive Signals

Firm-fixed-price contract provides cost certainty.
Awarded under full and open competition.
Migration to a consolidated DHS data center could lead to long-term efficiencies.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on data center management and migration. Spending in this area is critical for government modernization efforts, with benchmarks varying widely based on project scope and complexity.

Small Business Impact

The provided data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if small business participation was sought or achieved through subcontracting.

Oversight & Accountability

The award was made by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations, suggesting established procurement processes. Oversight would focus on project execution, adherence to schedule, and delivery of required services.

Related Government Programs

Computer Facilities Management Services
Department of Homeland Security Contracting
Office of Procurement Operations Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for cost overruns if unforeseen technical challenges arise.
Risk of service disruption during the migration process.
Dependency on a single contractor for a critical infrastructure project.
Long project duration may increase exposure to technological obsolescence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Homeland Security awarded $19.2 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. THIS FIRM-FIXED-PRICE TASK ORDER IS FOR THE MIGRATION OF THE TSA INTEGRATED AND DEVELOPMENT TEST ENVIRONMENTS FROM THEIR CURRENT LOCATIONS TO DHS DATA CENTER 2 (DC2). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PLANNING, ENGINEERING, MOVING SERVICES, IMPLEMENTAITON, AND INITIAL O&M SERVICES AT DC2.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Office of Procurement Operations).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $19.2 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2010-09-21. End: 2015-12-31.

What was the specific basis for selecting General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. as the awardee, and were there other competitive proposals?

The data indicates the contract was awarded under 'full and open competition,' suggesting multiple bids were likely received. However, the specific evaluation criteria and the ranking of proposals are not detailed here. A thorough review of the source selection decision document would be necessary to understand the rationale behind choosing General Dynamics and the competitive landscape.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for this IT migration project, and how will they be measured?

The provided summary does not detail the specific KPIs or success metrics for the TSA IT environment migration. Typically, such projects would include metrics related to uptime, data integrity, migration completion time, security compliance, and post-migration operational stability. The contract documents themselves would contain these crucial performance standards.

What is the estimated cost savings or efficiency gain anticipated from migrating TSA's IT environments to the DHS DC2 data center?

The provided data focuses on the award amount ($19.2M) and contract type (firm-fixed-price) but does not explicitly state the projected cost savings or efficiency gains from the migration. Such benefits are usually outlined in the business case for the project, potentially including reduced operational costs, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced infrastructure management.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Facilities Management 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: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Csra LLC (UEI: 079735371)

Address: 4151 LAFAYETTE CENTER DR STE 700, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $20,691,951

Exercised Options: $19,226,463

Current Obligation: $19,226,463

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: HSHQDC06D00021

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline