DoD Awards $5.26M for Computer Systems Design Services to KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $5,259,980 ($5.3M)

Contractor: Koniag Data Solutions LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2024-09-30

End Date: 2026-09-30

Contract Duration: 730 days

Daily Burn Rate: $7.2K/day

Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: PORTAL SUSTAINMENT AND COMPLIANCE SPT

Place of Performance

Location: STENNIS SPACE CENTER, HANCOCK County, MISSISSIPPI, 39522

State: Mississippi Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $5.3 million to KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC for work described as: PORTAL SUSTAINMENT AND COMPLIANCE SPT Key points: 1. Contract awarded for portal sustainment and compliance support. 2. KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC is the sole awardee. 3. The contract has a duration of 730 days. 4. The service falls under Computer Systems Design Services. 5. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The contract value is $5.26 million over two years. Without comparable contract data or a detailed breakdown of services, assessing the value for money is difficult. The lack of a specific PSC code also hinders benchmarking.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract is listed as 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION', indicating a limited competition approach. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.

Taxpayer Impact: The limited competition raises concerns about whether the government secured the best possible price for these services.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operation and compliance of critical government portals. Supports the Department of the Navy's IT infrastructure. Potential for increased costs due to limited competition.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Positive Signals

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under IT services, specifically computer systems design. Spending in this sector can vary widely, but ensuring competitive pricing is crucial for efficient IT modernization and maintenance.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate any specific provisions or set-asides for small businesses in this contract award.

Oversight & Accountability

Further oversight is needed to understand the justification for limited competition and to ensure the services provided are essential and cost-effective.

Related Government Programs

Risk Flags

Tags

computer-systems-design-services, department-of-defense, ms, definitive-contract, 1m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $5.3 million to KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC. PORTAL SUSTAINMENT AND COMPLIANCE SPT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is KONIAG DATA SOLUTIONS LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $5.3 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2024-09-30. End: 2026-09-30.

What is the specific justification for awarding this contract under limited competition, and what steps were taken to ensure fair and reasonable pricing?

The provided data states the contract was 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION', but lacks the specific justification. Typically, this requires a sole-source justification or limited competition rationale. Without this, it's impossible to assess if the government explored all viable options or obtained competitive pricing. Further review of the contract file is necessary.

How does the $5.26 million contract value compare to industry benchmarks for similar portal sustainment and compliance services?

Benchmarking this contract's value is challenging without a specific Product Service Code (PSC) and a detailed scope of work. Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512) can encompass a wide range of activities. The firm fixed-price nature suggests defined deliverables, but the absence of comparable contract data makes a precise value assessment difficult.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this contract, and how will their achievement be measured to ensure effectiveness?

The provided data does not include information on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or measurement methodologies for this contract. Effective oversight would require defined metrics for portal uptime, compliance adherence, response times for issues, and overall system performance to ensure the contractor is meeting expectations.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesComputer Systems Design and Related ServicesComputer Systems Design Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSIT AND TELECOM - APLLICATIONS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Solicitation ID: N0018924R0049

Offers Received: 1

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 3800 CENTERPOINT DR STE 700, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99503

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Alaskan Native Corporation Owned Firm, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $27,540,292

Exercised Options: $7,601,110

Current Obligation: $5,259,980

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Timeline

Start Date: 2024-09-30

Current End Date: 2026-09-30

Potential End Date: 2029-09-30 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2025-12-18

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