Department of Homeland Security Awarded a Contract to GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. for $169,750.00

Summary of Award

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. was awarded a contract by the US federal government through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide 50 Viper Universal Secure Phones with PSTN Connect Modules and an additional 3-year extended warranty beyond the standard 2-year warranty period. The total obligation for this contract was $169,750, with the base exercised options and total account obligation also amounting to $169,750. The contract was signed on June 23, 2020, and the period of performance is from June 23, 2020, to June 22, 2025.

The recipient of the contract, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are a U.S.-owned business specializing in IT and telecom, specifically in telecommunications and transmission. The company's parent recipient is WICO Limited. The contract falls under the category of business, corporate entity not tax-exempt, not designated as a small business, and holds special designations.

The contract was awarded through a purchase order with only one source considered, and it was not competed. The contract was not set aside for any specific group, and no preferences were used in the evaluation process. The contract was for commercial products/services, and the pricing was firm fixed price. The contract was not part of a multi-year contract or a consolidated contract. The funding agency for this contract is the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration. The awarding agency is also the Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration's Enterprise Information Technology office. The contract was not funded by foreign sources and did not involve sea transportation. The contract included multiple transactions, with the most recent transaction occurring on April 1, 2025. The transaction involved a modification (P00001) with no transaction amount specified. The initial transaction took place on June 23, 2020, with a transaction amount of $169,750. Both transactions were coded under "Q" for the type of account obligations. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. for the provision of Viper Universal Secure Phones demonstrates a significant investment in telecommunications and transmission technology to support the TSA's communication needs. The contract aligns with the government's focus on enhancing security and efficiency in its operations through the use of advanced IT and telecom solutions.