VA Awards $47.8M for IT Hardware and Services to All Points Logistics, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $47,784,007 ($47.8M)

Contractor: ALL Points Logistics, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Start Date: 2017-08-28

End Date: 2018-09-27

Contract Duration: 395 days

Daily Burn Rate: $121.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Number of Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: DELIVERY ORDER UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMMODITIES ENTERPRISE CONTRACT FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND SERVICE, END USER OPERATIONS NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAPTOPS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS), DOCKING STATIONS, ADJUSTABLE MONITORS, INCIDENTAL HARDWARE, INCIDENTAL SOFTWARE, AND WARRANTY SUPPORT SERVICES. FURTHERMORE, THE ORDER INCLUDES OPTIONAL QUANTITIES OF ADDITIONAL LAPTOPS, PCS, DOCKING STATIONS, ADJUSTABLE MONITORS, INCIDENTAL HARDWARE, INCIDENTAL SOFTWARE, AND WARRANTY SUPPORT SERVICES, AS WELL AS STANDARD INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO THE MAXIMUM QUANTITIES SPECIFIED. THESE OPTIONAL QUANTITIES, EXCLUDING THOSE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS DELIVERY ORDER (DO) PRE-PRODUCTION TEST UNITS AND STANDARD INSTALLATION SERVICES, MAY BE EXERCISED AT ANY TIME BETWEEN THE DATE OF AWARD OF ANY RESULTING DO AND 120 DAYS THEREAFTER, AND MAY BE EXERCISED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DESIGNATED OPTION PERIOD, BUT IN NO INSTANCE SHALL THE CUMULATIVE QUANTITY OF THE OPTIONS EXERCISED EXCEED THE MAXIMUM QUANTITIES IDENTIFIED. OPTIONS FOR DO PRE-PRODUCTION TEST UNITS, ONLY, MAY BE EXERCISED ONE (1) TIME, AT TIME OF AWARD, AND MAY BE EXERCISED IN FULL OR IN PART. OPTIONS FOR STANDARD INSTALLATION SERVICES MAY BE EXERCISED AT ANY TIME BETWEEN THE DATE OF AWARD OF ANY RESULTING DO AND TWELVE (12) MONTHS THEREAFTER, AND MAY BE EXERCISED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DESIGNATED OPTION PERIOD, BUT IN NO INSTANCE SHALL THE CUMULATIVE QUANTITY OF THE OPTIONS EXERCISED EXCEED THE MAXIMUM QUANTITIES IDENTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES.

Place of Performance

Location: BLACK HAWK, MEADE County, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57718

State: South Dakota Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $47.8 million to ALL POINTS LOGISTICS, LLC for work described as: DELIVERY ORDER UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMMODITIES ENTERPRISE CONTRACT FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND SERVICE, END USER OPERATIONS NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAPTOPS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS), DOCKING STATIONS, ADJUSTABLE MONITORS, INCIDENTAL H… Key points: 1. Significant award for end-user IT hardware and support services. 2. Competition method indicates a structured procurement process. 3. Potential for future expansion through optional quantities. 4. Focus on IT operations and end-user support within the VA.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount is $47.8 million. Benchmarking against similar VA IT hardware contracts is difficult without specific unit pricing and detailed service breakdowns. The inclusion of optional quantities suggests potential for future cost increases.

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, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better pricing for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award is intended to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary IT equipment and services.

Public Impact

Veterans Affairs employees will receive updated IT equipment and support. The contract supports national IT operations and end-user requirements. Potential for job creation within the IT services sector.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of detailed per-unit cost breakdown makes true value assessment challenging.
Optional quantities could lead to significant cost overruns if fully exercised.
Contract duration is relatively short for enterprise-level IT support.

Positive Signals

Awarded through full and open competition.
Includes essential IT hardware and warranty support.
Supports critical VA end-user operations.

Sector Analysis

This award falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on hardware procurement and end-user support. Spending benchmarks for similar IT hardware and services contracts within federal agencies can vary widely based on technology refresh cycles and specific requirements.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate whether small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors in this award. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing this contract. Accountability is maintained through contract performance monitoring and adherence to the terms and conditions of the delivery order.

Related Government Programs

Other Computer Related Services
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed unit pricing.
Potential for cost growth via optional quantities.
Short contract duration for enterprise support.
Limited insight into specific hardware models and configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $47.8 million to ALL POINTS LOGISTICS, LLC. DELIVERY ORDER UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMMODITIES ENTERPRISE CONTRACT FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND SERVICE, END USER OPERATIONS NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAPTOPS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS), DOCKING STATIONS, ADJUSTABLE MONITORS, INCIDENTAL HARDWARE, INCIDENTAL SOFTWARE, AND WARRANTY SUPPORT SERVICES. FURTHERMORE, THE ORDER INCLUDES OPTIONAL QUANTITIES OF ADDITIONAL LAPTOPS, PCS, DOCKING STATIONS, ADJUSTABLE MONITORS, INCIDENTAL HARDWARE, INCIDENTAL SOFTWARE

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ALL POINTS LOGISTICS, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (Department of Veterans Affairs).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $47.8 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2017-08-28. End: 2018-09-27.

What is the average per-unit cost for the laptops and PCs awarded under this contract?

The provided data does not specify the average per-unit cost for laptops and PCs. The total award amount covers a range of items including docking stations, monitors, incidental hardware, software, and warranty services. A detailed breakdown of quantities and unit prices for each item would be required to calculate this average.

What are the specific risks associated with the optional quantities in this contract?

The primary risk with optional quantities is the potential for increased spending beyond the initial awarded amount. If the VA exercises these options, the total contract value could significantly exceed the current $47.8 million. This necessitates careful planning and budget allocation to manage potential cost escalations.

How effectively does this contract support the VA's overall IT modernization goals?

This contract directly supports the VA's IT operations and end-user needs by providing essential hardware and support. However, its effectiveness in broader IT modernization depends on how these new devices integrate with existing infrastructure and future technology roadmaps. The contract's focus on current hardware suggests it addresses immediate operational needs rather than long-term strategic modernization.

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

Solicitation ID: CEC-0322

Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 5000 BRADFORD DRIVE SUITE 3B, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35805

Business Categories: American Indian Owned Business, Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Native American Owned Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $79,398,575

Exercised Options: $47,784,007

Current Obligation: $47,784,007

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: VA11813D1003

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline