FEMA Awards $19M for Service Center Support to BAE Systems, Ending Feb 2026
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,032,282 ($19.0M)
Contractor: BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2021-02-16
End Date: 2026-02-16
Contract Duration: 1,826 days
Daily Burn Rate: $10.4K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20472
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $19.0 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. for work described as: SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded via full and open competition. 2. BAE Systems is a large, established defense contractor. 3. The contract is for professional, scientific, and technical services. 4. No small business participation noted.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $19M over 5 years averages $3.8M annually. Benchmarking against similar professional services contracts is difficult without more specific task details, but the annual value appears moderate for a federal agency like FEMA.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and aims for the best value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process is intended to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently, though the specific value proposition requires further analysis of the services rendered.
Public Impact
Supports critical functions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ensures continuity of essential government services. Potential impact on disaster response and recovery operations.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Contract duration extends over five years.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Contractor has significant experience in government services.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, a broad category. Federal spending in this sector is substantial, covering a wide range of support functions across agencies. Benchmarks vary widely based on the specific nature of the services.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). This suggests the prime contractor is a large business, and there is no explicit subcontracting requirement for small businesses mentioned.
Oversight & Accountability
Awarded via full and open competition, implying a structured procurement process. Oversight will be managed by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to ensure contract compliance and service delivery.
Related Government Programs
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Broad service category may obscure specific value.
- Long contract duration increases potential for price drift.
- Limited insight into specific performance metrics.
Tags
all-other-professional-scientific-and-te, department-of-homeland-security, dc, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $19.0 million to BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.. SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT
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 Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.0 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2021-02-16. End: 2026-02-16.
What specific technical services are included under 'All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services' to justify the $19M award?
The specific technical services are not detailed in the provided data. This category is broad and can encompass a wide array of support, from IT consulting to specialized scientific analysis. A deeper dive into the contract's Statement of Work (SOW) would be necessary to understand the precise nature of the services and their justification for the awarded amount.
What is the risk of vendor lock-in or performance issues given the long contract duration and sole large business awardee?
A five-year contract duration for specialized services does carry a moderate risk of vendor lock-in. However, the initial award was made through full and open competition, which mitigates some risk by ensuring a competitive baseline. Performance issues would be managed through contract oversight and potential remedies, but the lack of small business subcontracting might limit alternative solutions if performance falters.
How does the $19M contract value compare to similar service center support contracts at FEMA or other agencies?
Without specific details on the scope and nature of 'service center support,' a direct comparison is challenging. The $19M total contract value over five years ($3.8M annually) appears reasonable for a large federal agency like FEMA, which requires extensive operational support. However, a true benchmark would require comparing it to contracts with identical or highly similar service requirements and performance metrics.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Ball Corporation
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: $19,033,023
Exercised Options: $19,033,023
Current Obligation: $19,032,282
Actual Outlays: $7,215,322
Subaward Activity
Number of Subawards: 5
Total Subaward Amount: $2,013,746
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 70FA3019D00000003
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2021-02-16
Current End Date: 2026-02-16
Potential End Date: 2026-02-16 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-02-11
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