DOT Awards $957K Cybersecurity Engineering Contract to Veracity Engineering LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $9,566,455 ($9.6M)

Contractor: Veracity Engineering LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation

Start Date: 2026-01-08

End Date: 2027-01-14

Contract Duration: 371 days

Daily Burn Rate: $25.8K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS

Sector: IT

Official Description: TO 693KA8-26-F-00051 TORFP: 2503 ATO CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM, ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPPORT

Place of Performance

Location: MCLEAN, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 22102

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Transportation obligated $9.6 million to VERACITY ENGINEERING LLC for work described as: TO 693KA8-26-F-00051 TORFP: 2503 ATO CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM, ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract value is modest at $957K, suggesting a focused scope. 2. Competition method 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' warrants further review for potential limitations. 3. Risk appears low given the contract type and duration, but the specific services are key. 4. The sector is IT/Cybersecurity, a critical and growing area for government spending.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $957K is relatively small. Benchmarking against similar cybersecurity engineering support contracts would be necessary to assess pricing effectiveness.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The competition method 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' indicates a potentially limited field of bidders. This could impact price discovery and potentially lead to higher costs than a truly open competition.

Taxpayer Impact: The taxpayer impact is likely minimal due to the contract's relatively small value, but the efficiency of the procurement process could be improved.

Public Impact

Ensures critical cybersecurity infrastructure for the FAA is maintained. Supports the Federal Aviation Administration's operational security posture. Provides specialized engineering and technical services for cyber defense.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Competition method needs clarification on 'exclusion of sources'.
Lack of small business participation noted.

Positive Signals

Contract supports a critical government function (cybersecurity).
Clear end date and defined period of performance.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the IT and Engineering Services sector, specifically focusing on cybersecurity. Government spending in this area is substantial and growing due to increasing cyber threats.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (sb: false). Further analysis could explore opportunities for small businesses in future, similar procurements.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract is an 'AWARD' under a 'DELIVERY ORDER', suggesting it's part of a larger indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. Oversight would focus on the performance of Veracity Engineering LLC and the management of the parent IDIQ.

Related Government Programs

Engineering Services
Department of Transportation Contracting
Federal Aviation Administration Programs

Risk Flags

Ambiguity in 'exclusion of sources' competition method.
No clear indication of small business involvement.
Potential for limited price discovery due to competition type.
Specific service details and performance metrics are not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Transportation awarded $9.6 million to VERACITY ENGINEERING LLC. TO 693KA8-26-F-00051 TORFP: 2503 ATO CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM, ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPPORT

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is VERACITY ENGINEERING LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Transportation (Federal Aviation Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $9.6 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2026-01-08. End: 2027-01-14.

What specific cybersecurity engineering and technical services are being procured under this delivery order, and how do they align with the FAA's current threat landscape?

The delivery order is for 'CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM, ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPPORT'. While the specific services aren't detailed here, they likely encompass areas such as vulnerability assessments, system hardening, incident response planning, and security architecture development. Alignment with the FAA's threat landscape would require examining the agency's specific cyber risks and requirements.

What was the justification for excluding other sources in the 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES' procurement method, and did this exclusion impact the final price?

The justification for excluding sources is not provided in the data. This method typically implies that while the competition was intended to be open, certain sources were deemed ineligible or not responsive for specific reasons. Understanding this justification is crucial to determine if it limited competition and potentially inflated the price compared to a fully open bid.

How effectively will Veracity Engineering LLC's services contribute to the overall cybersecurity posture of the Federal Aviation Administration, and what metrics will be used to measure success?

The effectiveness will depend on the quality of Veracity Engineering's technical expertise and their ability to deliver on the defined scope of work. Success metrics should be clearly defined in the contract, potentially including reduced vulnerabilities, improved response times to security incidents, and successful implementation of security enhancements. Without these metrics, assessing effectiveness is challenging.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Pricing Type: TIME AND MATERIALS (Y)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 955 LENFANT PLZ SW STE 7000, WASHINGTON, DC, 20024

Business Categories: Asian Pacific American Owned Business, Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Minority Owned Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $92,787,169

Exercised Options: $9,666,455

Current Obligation: $9,566,455

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 693KA822D00020

IDV Type: IDC

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