DOJ's EOIR Automation Support Contract Awarded to CSRA for $13.8M
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,838,266 ($13.8M)
Contractor: Csra Information Systems LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Justice
Start Date: 2004-03-03
End Date: 2008-06-30
Contract Duration: 1,580 days
Daily Burn Rate: $8.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED
Sector: IT
Official Description: EOIR AUTOMATION SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20530
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Justice obligated $13.8 million to CSRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC for work described as: EOIR AUTOMATION SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded to CSRA for custom computer programming services. 2. Significant spending on IT services for the Department of Justice. 3. Full and open competition was utilized. 4. No small business participation reported.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $13.8M over 4 years suggests a moderate annual spend. Benchmarking against similar custom computer programming services contracts would be necessary to assess pricing effectiveness.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery. However, the absence of reported award details makes it difficult to assess the final negotiated price against initial bids.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for IT support services. The effectiveness of the competition in securing the best value for taxpayers is not fully discernible from the provided data.
Public Impact
Automation support for EOIR impacts the efficiency of legal processes. The contract duration of over 4 years indicates a long-term need for these services. Spending on IT services by the Department of Justice is substantial.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Limited transparency on award details and price negotiation.
Positive Signals
- Full and open competition utilized.
- Long contract duration suggests sustained need.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under IT services, specifically custom computer programming. IT spending is a significant portion of federal budgets, with custom programming services supporting unique agency needs.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates no small business participation. This suggests that opportunities for small businesses in this procurement were either not pursued or not met.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of Justice is responsible for overseeing this contract. Further oversight would involve reviewing performance metrics and ensuring adherence to contract terms.
Related Government Programs
- Custom Computer Programming Services
- Department of Justice Contracting
- Offices, Boards and Divisions Programs
Risk Flags
- No small business participation.
- Limited data on competition specifics.
- Lack of performance metrics.
- Potential for vendor lock-in with long-term IT contracts.
Tags
custom-computer-programming-services, department-of-justice, dc, bpa, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Justice awarded $13.8 million to CSRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC. EOIR AUTOMATION SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is CSRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Justice (Offices, Boards and Divisions).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $13.8 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2004-03-03. End: 2008-06-30.
What was the specific outcome of the full and open competition in terms of the number of bids received and the winning bid's relation to the independent government estimate?
The provided data indicates 'FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION' but lacks specifics on the number of bids or the relationship between the winning bid and any government estimate. Understanding these details would offer greater insight into the effectiveness of the competition in achieving optimal value for the government and taxpayers.
Are there any performance metrics or quality assessments available for CSRA's services under this contract to evaluate the effectiveness of the automation support provided?
Performance metrics and quality assessments are not detailed in the provided data. Evaluating the effectiveness of the automation support would require access to contract performance reports, user feedback, and any documented outcomes related to EOIR's operational efficiency improvements.
Given the contract's duration and value, what is the projected long-term impact on the Department of Justice's IT infrastructure and operational costs?
The contract's $13.8M value over 1580 days (approx. 4.3 years) suggests a significant investment in IT infrastructure. The long-term impact would depend on the success of the automation in streamlining processes, reducing manual work, and potentially lowering operational costs in the future.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Custom Computer Programming Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED (NO)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Computer Sciences Corporation (UEI: 009581091)
Address: 15000 CONFERENCE CENTER D, CHANTILLY, VA, 90
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 03F0801
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2004-03-03
Current End Date: 2008-06-30
Last Modified: 2010-10-26
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