NOAA's $3.7M IT Task Order for GAMA-1 Technologies to Support 8 Service Areas

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $3,703,962 ($3.7M)

Contractor: Gama-1 Technologies, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Commerce

Start Date: 2025-11-05

End Date: 2026-10-31

Contract Duration: 360 days

Daily Burn Rate: $10.3K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 7

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: IT

Official Description: THIS TASK ORDER SUPPORTS THE NOAA/OCIO/SERVICE DELIVERY DIVISION WITH 8 SERVICE AREAS INCLUDING HELP DESK, SERVICENOW LABOR, IT EQUIPMENT SUPPORT, AND IT SECURITY.

Place of Performance

Location: SILVER SPRING, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20910

State: Maryland Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Commerce obligated $3.7 million to GAMA-1 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for work described as: THIS TASK ORDER SUPPORTS THE NOAA/OCIO/SERVICE DELIVERY DIVISION WITH 8 SERVICE AREAS INCLUDING HELP DESK, SERVICENOW LABOR, IT EQUIPMENT SUPPORT, AND IT SECURITY. Key points: 1. Supports critical IT services for NOAA's OCIO, including help desk and security. 2. GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC, is the awardee under a BPA Call. 3. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, indicating clear cost expectations. 4. This task order is for Other Computer Related Services (NAICS 541519).

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The $3.7M task order value appears reasonable for supporting 8 IT service areas over a 15-month period. Benchmarking against similar IT service contracts would provide further validation.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

Awarded under full and open competition via a BPA Call, suggesting a competitive process was used to establish the underlying BPA. The specific task order award method is a BPA Call.

Taxpayer Impact: The use of full and open competition aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently by fostering competitive pricing.

Public Impact

Ensures continuity of essential IT services for NOAA operations. Supports the Service Delivery Division's ability to manage IT infrastructure. Provides resources for help desk, ServiceNow, equipment, and security functions. The contract duration extends into late 2026, indicating ongoing support needs.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of specific performance metrics provided.
Potential for scope creep in 'Other Computer Related Services'.

Positive Signals

Firm Fixed Price contract type.
Awarded under full and open competition.
Clear definition of 8 service areas.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under IT services, specifically 'Other Computer Related Services'. Spending in this sector is substantial government-wide, with IT modernization and cybersecurity being key priorities.

Small Business Impact

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

Oversight & Accountability

Awarded via a BPA Call, suggesting oversight was applied during the initial BPA competition. Task order specifics should be monitored for performance and adherence to scope.

Related Government Programs

Other Computer Related Services
Department of Commerce Contracting
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Contract duration extends over a year.
Service areas are broad ('Other Computer Related Services').
No explicit mention of small business subcontracting.
Performance metrics not detailed in summary data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Commerce awarded $3.7 million to GAMA-1 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. THIS TASK ORDER SUPPORTS THE NOAA/OCIO/SERVICE DELIVERY DIVISION WITH 8 SERVICE AREAS INCLUDING HELP DESK, SERVICENOW LABOR, IT EQUIPMENT SUPPORT, AND IT SECURITY.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is GAMA-1 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

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 $3.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2025-11-05. End: 2026-10-31.

What specific performance metrics are in place to ensure the quality and efficiency of the 8 service areas provided by GAMA-1 Technologies?

The provided data does not specify performance metrics. A thorough review of the task order document is necessary to identify any Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) established to measure the contractor's performance across the eight service areas, including help desk, ServiceNow, IT equipment support, and IT security.

How does the pricing for ServiceNow labor compare to industry benchmarks for similar IT support contracts?

Benchmarking the ServiceNow labor costs requires access to detailed pricing breakdowns within the contract and comparison with industry data for similar IT support roles. Without this granular information, a precise comparison is not possible. However, the Firm Fixed Price structure suggests a pre-negotiated rate.

What is the potential impact on NOAA's IT service delivery if GAMA-1 Technologies experiences performance issues or financial instability?

Performance issues or financial instability from GAMA-1 could disrupt critical IT services, impacting NOAA's operational efficiency and data security. The government would likely invoke contract remedies, potentially leading to corrective action plans or termination and re-competition, causing temporary service degradation.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services

Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › IT AND TELECOM - END USER

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation ID: 1305M425Q0070

Offers Received: 7

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 7500 GREENWAY CENTER DR, GREENBELT, MD, 20770

Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Hispanic American Owned Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $60,387,730

Exercised Options: $6,445,738

Current Obligation: $3,703,962

Actual Outlays: $1,415,672

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 1305M421ANAAA0038

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline