General Services Administration Awarded a Contract to EPSILON INC for $6,100,000,000.00

Summary of Award

The US federal government awarded a contract to Epsilon Inc. for a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) to provide customized information technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions. The contract, with a total obligation of $6,100,000,000, was signed on October 26, 2017. The contract falls under the category of IDV (Indefinite Delivery Vehicle) and is classified as a GWAC.

Epsilon Inc. is a U.S.-owned business based in Weaverville, North Carolina. The company specializes in IT and telecom services, specifically in the area of computer systems design services. Epsilon Inc. holds various business certifications, including being a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, a Small Business, and a Veteran Owned Business.

The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA), specifically by the Federal Acquisition Service within the GSA. The period of performance for the contract is from February 23, 2018, to February 22, 2028, with a potential end date of March 21, 2025. The contract was competitively awarded, with 187 offers received and a full and open competition after the exclusion of sources. The contract was set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The contract does not involve the use of commercial products/services procedures and does not have a preference evaluation. The contract is for the provision of IT and telecommunications services, specifically in the area of other IT and telecommunications. The contract does not require a subcontracting plan and is not a multi-year contract. The pricing arrangement for the contract is order-dependent, allowing pricing to be determined separately for each order. The contract officers listed for Epsilon Inc. include Peter Penzell, Eric Oelschlaeger, Ben Whitney, Kyle Offenback, and Michael Taylor, with varying amounts allocated to each officer for their roles in the contract. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and Epsilon Inc. for IT services and solutions is a significant agreement with a substantial financial obligation. Epsilon Inc.'s specialization in IT and telecom services, coupled with their various business certifications, positions them as a key player in providing these services to the government. The competitive nature of the award process and the specific set-aside for SDVOSBC highlight the government's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in its contracting practices.