US DOT Awards $3.1M for Intelligent Transportation Systems Support to Noblis, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $3,145,905 ($3.1M)
Contractor: Noblis, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation
Start Date: 2020-04-01
End Date: 2022-05-23
Contract Duration: 782 days
Daily Burn Rate: $4.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS
Sector: Transportation
Official Description: THIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND POLICY SUPPORT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (US DOT) IN EXECUTING THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) ARCHITECTURE, STANDARDS, CYBERSEC
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20001
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Transportation obligated $3.1 million to NOBLIS, INC. for work described as: THIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND POLICY SUPPORT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (US DOT) IN EXECUTING THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) ARCHITECTURE, STANDARDS, CYBERSEC Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Noblis, Inc. for technical, program management, and policy support. 2. Focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) architecture, standards, and cybersecurity. 3. Contract duration of 782 days. 4. Spending falls under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' NAICS code. 5. Awarded via Full and Open Competition.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $3.1M over approximately 2.1 years suggests a reasonable monthly spend for specialized technical and policy support. Benchmarking against similar government contracts for ITS and technical consulting services would provide a more precise assessment.
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. This method generally promotes price discovery and ensures the government receives competitive pricing for the services rendered.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for essential technical and policy support services.
Public Impact
Enhances the development and implementation of critical transportation infrastructure technologies. Supports cybersecurity efforts within the US DOT's ITS programs. Contributes to the standardization and interoperability of transportation systems. Impacts the efficiency and safety of national transportation networks.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for scope creep in technical and policy support.
- Reliance on a single contractor for critical ITS functions.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Supports a key government initiative (ITS).
- Experienced contractor (Noblis, Inc.).
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically focusing on transportation technology. Spending benchmarks for similar ITS architecture and policy support contracts would typically vary based on scope and duration.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that this contract was not awarded to a small business (ss: false, sb: false). There is no direct small business participation noted in this award.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by the Federal Highway Administration, a sub-agency of the US DOT, suggesting internal oversight. Further oversight would involve monitoring contract performance and adherence to the Time and Materials pricing structure.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Transportation Contracting
- Federal Highway Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for cost overruns with Time and Materials contract type.
- Dependency on a single contractor for critical ITS functions.
- Scope definition clarity for policy support.
- Cybersecurity risks associated with ITS data.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-transportation, dc, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Transportation awarded $3.1 million to NOBLIS, INC.. THIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND POLICY SUPPORT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (US DOT) IN EXECUTING THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) ARCHITECTURE, STANDARDS, CYBERSEC
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is NOBLIS, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $3.1 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2020-04-01. End: 2022-05-23.
What is the specific breakdown of technical, program management, and policy support provided under this contract?
The provided data does not detail the specific allocation of resources or effort across technical, program management, and policy support. A thorough review of the contract's Statement of Work (SOW) would be necessary to understand the precise deliverables and responsibilities within each category.
How does Noblis, Inc.'s past performance on similar ITS contracts influence the risk assessment for this award?
While Noblis, Inc. is a known entity in government contracting, the specific risk associated with this award is not fully detailed. Assessing past performance on ITS architecture, standards, and cybersecurity would involve reviewing performance evaluations and any documented issues or successes on prior, comparable contracts.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of the support provided by Noblis, Inc.?
The provided data does not specify the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this contract. Effectiveness would likely be measured against the successful execution of tasks outlined in the Statement of Work, adherence to project timelines, and the quality of deliverables related to ITS architecture, standards, and cybersecurity.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › TRANSPORTATION (OTHER) R&D
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 3150 FAIRVIEW PARK DR, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $3,145,905
Exercised Options: $3,145,905
Current Obligation: $3,145,905
Actual Outlays: $3,145,905
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 2
Total Subaward Amount: $186,692
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: DTFH6116D00036
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2020-04-01
Current End Date: 2022-05-23
Potential End Date: 2022-05-23 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-01-12
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