DHS Awards $19.8M for Records Digitization Facility to General Dynamics IT
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $19,885,506 ($19.9M)
Contractor: General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2007-09-21
End Date: 2007-09-22
Contract Duration: 1 days
Daily Burn Rate: $19.9M/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Sector: IT
Official Description: RECORDS DIGITIZATION FACILITY
Place of Performance
Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20529
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $19.9 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for work described as: RECORDS DIGITIZATION FACILITY Key points: 1. Significant contract value for digitization services. 2. General Dynamics Information Technology is a major player in IT services. 3. Potential risk associated with long-term data management and security. 4. Spending falls within the IT sector, specifically data management.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The award amount of $19.8M for a digitization facility seems substantial. Benchmarking against similar large-scale digitization projects is needed to assess value.
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 potentially better pricing.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for this contract, with the expectation of efficient and effective service delivery.
Public Impact
Enhances efficiency in managing government records. Improves accessibility and searchability of critical information. Supports long-term preservation of important documents.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Data security and privacy concerns.
- Long-term data integrity and accessibility.
- Vendor lock-in potential.
Positive Signals
- Improved operational efficiency.
- Modernization of record-keeping systems.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the Information Technology sector, specifically focusing on data management and digitization. Spending benchmarks for similar large-scale digitization projects would provide further context.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to a small business. Analysis of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses is not provided.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would focus on contract performance, data security protocols, and adherence to digitization standards to ensure accountability and effective use of funds.
Related Government Programs
- Internet Service Providers
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Data security and privacy.
- Long-term data preservation.
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Scalability of the solution.
- Accuracy of digitization.
Tags
internet-service-providers, department-of-homeland-security, dc, bpa-call, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $19.9 million to GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. RECORDS DIGITIZATION FACILITY
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $19.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-09-21. End: 2007-09-22.
What is the expected lifespan and ongoing maintenance cost of the digitized records?
The provided data does not specify the lifespan or ongoing maintenance costs associated with the digitized records. This information is crucial for a complete understanding of the long-term value and total cost of ownership beyond the initial award.
How does the per-record digitization cost compare to industry averages?
A precise per-unit cost cannot be calculated without knowing the total number of records digitized. However, the overall contract value of $19.8M suggests a significant volume. Benchmarking against industry averages for large-scale digitization projects would be necessary to assess cost-effectiveness.
What measures are in place to ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized access post-digitization?
The contract details do not explicitly outline the specific data integrity and security measures. Robust oversight and adherence to stringent government data security standards would be expected to safeguard sensitive information and ensure long-term accessibility.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Information › Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals › Internet Service Providers
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Computer Sciences Corporation (UEI: 009581091)
Address: 15000 CONFERENCE CENTER DR, CHANTILLY, VA, 20151
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HSSCCG06A00011
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-09-21
Current End Date: 2007-09-22
Last Modified: 2018-03-27
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