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Department of Homeland Security Awarded a Contract to INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION for $170,000,000.00
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3/11/2024, 12:00 AM
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION Government Contract #70T03024A7667N005
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $170,000,000.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, which is a division with the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security.
Summary of Award
The US federal government has awarded a contract to International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) for agile software development services for the FAST 2.6 Human Capital Portfolio. The contract, with a total obligation of $170,000,000, was signed on March 11, 2024, and falls under the category of an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) with a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration, specifically the Federal Acquisition Service, under the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration. The contract period of performance is from March 5, 2024, to March 4, 2029, with a potential end date yet to be determined.
IBM, a U.S.-owned business based in Armonk, New York, specializes in providing custom computer programming services. The company operates under various business categories, including Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, and Special Designations.
The contract involves IT and telecom services, specifically business application and application development support services. The product or service code associated with the contract is DA01, falling under the NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services.
The contract was awarded through a full and open competition process, with 12 offers received. It is a single-award contract, and fair opportunity was given during the solicitation process. The contract is not subject to any evaluated preference, and it does not involve a subcontracting plan.
The contract pricing arrangement is order-dependent, allowing pricing to be determined separately for each order. The contract is for commercial products/services, and it does not fall under the Clinger-Cohen Act planning or labor standards requirements.
Overall, the contract between the US federal government and IBM for agile software development services showcases a significant investment in IT capabilities to support the FAST 2.6 Human Capital Portfolio. IBM's expertise in custom computer programming services positions them as a key partner in delivering the necessary solutions to meet the government's requirements.