DOJ Awards BAE Systems $71.5M for FBI IT Tools to Support Emerging Mission Needs
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $71,450,622 ($71.5M)
Contractor: BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Justice
Start Date: 2018-08-17
End Date: 2023-08-15
Contract Duration: 1,824 days
Daily Burn Rate: $39.2K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: IT
Official Description: ESTABLISHING TASK ORDERS ON THE ITSSS CONTRACT FOR EDAS TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF TOOLS TO SUPPORT EMERGING MISSION NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ANALYTIC PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION/CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS SUPPORTING OPERA
Place of Performance
Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20850
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Justice obligated $71.5 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. for work described as: ESTABLISHING TASK ORDERS ON THE ITSSS CONTRACT FOR EDAS TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF TOOLS TO SUPPORT EMERGING MISSION NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ANALYTIC PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION/CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS SUPPORTING OPERA Key points: 1. Significant award for IT development and integration services to support evolving FBI mission requirements. 2. BAE Systems, a major defense and technology contractor, is the awardee. 3. The contract utilizes a Time and Materials pricing structure, which can pose cost risks if not managed carefully. 4. The work falls under 'Other Computer Related Services', a broad category within IT.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The Time and Materials (T&M) pricing structure, while flexible for evolving requirements, can lead to cost overruns if not closely monitored. The total award amount of $71.5 million over five years suggests a substantial investment in IT development.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, indicating a competitive bidding process. However, the specific impact on price discovery for this particular task order is not detailed, but the initial competition should have driven competitive pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used to procure essential IT development and integration services for the FBI, aiming to enhance mission capabilities.
Public Impact
Enhances FBI's ability to adapt to new and emerging mission needs through advanced IT tools. Supports the consolidation and integration of existing systems, potentially leading to greater efficiency. The investment in analytic platform development could improve data analysis and decision-making capabilities within the Bureau.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Time and Materials pricing can lead to cost uncertainty.
- Contract duration is long (1824 days), increasing exposure to scope creep or changing requirements.
- Small business participation is not indicated (ss: false, sb: false).
Positive Signals
- Awarded under full and open competition.
- Addresses critical emerging mission needs for a key law enforcement agency.
- Focuses on modernization and integration of IT systems.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the broader IT services sector, specifically 'Other Computer Related Services'. Spending in this area is consistently high across federal agencies as they modernize systems and develop new technological capabilities to meet evolving operational demands.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests that the primary awardee, BAE Systems, is a large business, and there may be limited direct opportunities for small businesses unless they are subcontractors.
Oversight & Accountability
The task order structure on a larger contract allows for flexibility in addressing specific needs. Oversight would focus on managing the T&M aspects to control costs and ensuring deliverables meet the FBI's evolving mission requirements.
Related Government Programs
- Other Computer Related Services
- Department of Justice Contracting
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Programs
Risk Flags
- Time and Materials pricing.
- Long contract duration.
- No explicit small business set-aside.
- Broad 'Other Computer Related Services' category.
- Focus on 'emerging' needs implies potential for scope changes.
Tags
other-computer-related-services, department-of-justice, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Justice awarded $71.5 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.. ESTABLISHING TASK ORDERS ON THE ITSSS CONTRACT FOR EDAS TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF TOOLS TO SUPPORT EMERGING MISSION NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ANALYTIC PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION/CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS SUPPORTING OPERA
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Justice (Federal Bureau of Investigation).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $71.5 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2018-08-17. End: 2023-08-15.
How effectively will the developed tools address the FBI's emerging mission needs, and what metrics are in place to measure success?
Measuring the effectiveness of IT tools for emerging mission needs is challenging due to the evolving nature of those needs. Success metrics should focus on adaptability, user adoption rates, and the ability of the tools to support new analytical tasks or integrate disparate data sources. Regular feedback loops with end-users and periodic reviews of the tools' capabilities against current and anticipated mission requirements are crucial for ongoing effectiveness.
What are the potential cost risks associated with the Time and Materials pricing model for this contract, and how are they being mitigated?
The primary cost risk with Time and Materials (T&M) is the potential for uncontrolled spending if labor hours and material costs are not diligently tracked and managed. Mitigation strategies include establishing clear labor categories with defined rates, setting realistic ceilings or not-to-exceed (NTE) limits for task orders, implementing robust oversight mechanisms to verify hours and materials, and requiring detailed progress reports tied to deliverables. Regular audits and performance reviews are also essential.
Given the long contract duration, what provisions are in place to ensure the IT solutions remain relevant and secure against evolving technological threats?
For long-duration IT contracts, relevance and security are maintained through contract clauses that allow for modifications, technical refresh cycles, and adaptation to new technologies. Security is addressed via ongoing cybersecurity requirements, regular vulnerability assessments, and adherence to evolving federal security standards. The contract's flexibility, inherent in task orders, should allow for incorporating updated technologies and addressing new threats as they emerge, subject to funding and approval.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Other Computer Related Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 3
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Contractor Details
Parent Company: BAE Systems PLC
Address: 520 GAITHER RD, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $72,142,507
Exercised Options: $71,597,254
Current Obligation: $71,450,622
Actual Outlays: $81,738,948
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS35F0045K
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2018-08-17
Current End Date: 2023-08-15
Potential End Date: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2023-11-27
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