DHS awards $39.6M for Secure Flight IBM/Cisco maintenance to Infozen, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $39,580,913 ($39.6M)
Contractor: Infozen, LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Start Date: 2007-03-31
End Date: 2012-09-27
Contract Duration: 2,007 days
Daily Burn Rate: $19.7K/day
Competition Type: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Number of Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: INFOZEN INC (TO #5) - SECURE FLIGHT IBM HW/SW, CISCO SMARTNET, AIX / HACMP / MCDATA MAINT. AGREEMENT. CONTRACT NO. HSTS02-06-D-TTC028, ORDER NO. HSTS02-06-J-TTC018 FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 04/01/07 - 03/31/08.
Place of Performance
Location: ROCKVILLE, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20850
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Homeland Security obligated $39.6 million to INFOZEN, LLC for work described as: INFOZEN INC (TO #5) - SECURE FLIGHT IBM HW/SW, CISCO SMARTNET, AIX / HACMP / MCDATA MAINT. AGREEMENT. CONTRACT NO. HSTS02-06-D-TTC028, ORDER NO. HSTS02-06-J-TTC018 FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 04/01/07 - 03/31/08. Key points: 1. Spending on IT hardware/software maintenance and support services. 2. Infozen, LLC holds the contract for Secure Flight system. 3. Contract is a competitive delivery order with a firm fixed price. 4. The contract period spans from April 2007 to March 2008.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $39.6 million for one year of IT maintenance appears high. Benchmarking against similar IBM hardware/software and Cisco SmartNet contracts is necessary to assess value.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
This was awarded as a competitive delivery order, suggesting multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. The competitive nature should have driven price discovery, but the final price needs validation against market rates.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for essential IT infrastructure maintenance supporting critical government functions.
Public Impact
Ensures the continued operation of the Secure Flight program, vital for aviation security. Supports critical IT infrastructure for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Provides maintenance for IBM hardware/software and Cisco network devices.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for cost overruns if maintenance costs are not benchmarked.
- Reliance on a single vendor for specific hardware/software support.
Positive Signals
- Competitive award process.
- Firm fixed price contract limits cost uncertainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on hardware and software maintenance. Spending benchmarks for similar IT support contracts with agencies like DHS are typically in the millions annually, depending on the scope and criticality of the systems supported.
Small Business Impact
The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this contract, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to Infozen, LLC. Oversight would involve monitoring performance, adherence to contract terms, and ensuring value for money throughout the contract period.
Related Government Programs
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Department of Homeland Security Contracting
- Transportation Security Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- High contract value for a single year.
- Potential for vendor lock-in with specialized maintenance.
- Lack of detailed cost breakdown.
- Need for independent cost validation against market rates.
Tags
other-scientific-and-technical-consultin, department-of-homeland-security, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Homeland Security awarded $39.6 million to INFOZEN, LLC. INFOZEN INC (TO #5) - SECURE FLIGHT IBM HW/SW, CISCO SMARTNET, AIX / HACMP / MCDATA MAINT. AGREEMENT. CONTRACT NO. HSTS02-06-D-TTC028, ORDER NO. HSTS02-06-J-TTC018 FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 04/01/07 - 03/31/08.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is INFOZEN, LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $39.6 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-03-31. End: 2012-09-27.
What is the specific breakdown of costs for IBM hardware/software versus Cisco SmartNet maintenance?
The provided data does not detail the cost breakdown between IBM hardware/software and Cisco SmartNet maintenance. A comprehensive analysis would require access to the detailed contract line item information to understand how the $39.6 million is allocated across different service components and vendors.
How does the per-unit cost of this maintenance compare to industry benchmarks for similar IBM and Cisco products?
Without specific per-unit cost data for the IBM hardware/software and Cisco SmartNet services, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks is not possible. A thorough assessment would require obtaining unit pricing details from the contract and comparing them against established market rates for comparable support agreements.
What was the competitive landscape for this delivery order, and did it result in significant cost savings?
The contract was awarded as a 'COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER,' indicating that multiple vendors were likely solicited. However, the extent of the competitive landscape and the resulting cost savings are not detailed in the provided summary. Further investigation into the solicitation process and bid analysis would be needed to quantify savings.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: COMPETITIVE DELIVERY ORDER
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Offers Received: 2
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 9420 KEY WEST AVENUE SUITE 101, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations, Indian (Subcontinent) American Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $39,580,913
Exercised Options: $39,580,913
Current Obligation: $39,580,913
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HSTS0206DTTC028
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-03-31
Current End Date: 2012-09-27
Potential End Date: 2012-09-27 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2021-03-01
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