Joyce A Terry-Butler

FCC - Determination for Contract Consolidation

The Federal Communications Commission is implementing the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) II Managed Services initiative to modernize and consolidate its telecommunications and IT infrastructure. Under solicitation 273FCC26RXXX, the agency is transitioning from a fragmented multi-vendor approach to a unified framework utilizing the GSA Best In Class EIS contract vehicle. This consolidation is designed to improve efficiency, reduce acquisition lead times, and enhance performance by integrating Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), enterprise-grade Voice over IP (VoIP), Managed Network Services (MNS), and a Managed Security Services (MSS) model. The MSS model specifically replaces legacy SOC operations with advanced capabilities including quantum encryption, automated compliance, and real-time threat monitoring, while ensuring alignment with federal mandates such as Zero Trust, IPv6, and TIC 3.0. The contract is governed by FAR 16.505 procedures and is estimated to have a total value exceeding 2 million dollars. The period of performance includes a 36-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension. The selected vendor will operate under a managed service model responsible for the entire equipment lifecycle, including planning, implementation, provisioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and performance assurance supported by measurable service-level agreements. This determination for consolidation, approved in accordance with FAR 7.107, concludes that the benefits of a single unified contract substantially exceed those of maintaining separate awards.

Federal Communications CommissionDC,$2M est.

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

PSC

DF10

Information Technology and Telecommunications

273FCC26RXXX

Awarded

Awarded1

Exception to Fair Opportunity - Gartner Subscription Services

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA

NAICS

519290

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC

7630

Books, Maps, and Other Publications

ITC2400064

Awarded May 28, 2024

Federal4

Live Open and Closed Captioning Support

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA$150K est.

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

PSC

R608

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Apr 10, 2024

273FCC24Q0016

Closed

Federal

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to MITRE

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, USA

NAICS

541990

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Posted Mar 4, 2024

273FCC24R0000

Closed

Awarded1

Exception to Fair Opportunity - FCC Data Center

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA

NAICS

541519

Other Computer Related Services

PSC

DC10

Information Technology and Telecommunications

ITC2200028

Awarded Sep 30, 2022

Federal

Notice of Intent: Politico Pro Subscription

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA

NAICS

519130

Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals

PSC

DG10

Information Technology and Telecommunications

Posted Jun 24, 2022

LIBR220040

Closed

Awarded27

FCC Application Development Support Services

The Federal Communications Commission awarded a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Application Development Support Services to 15 contractors, including 22nd Century Technologies, CGI Federal, ECS Federal, HighPoint Digital, IBM, ICF Incorporated, NCI Information Systems, Net eSolutions, OCTO Consulting Group, Pragmatics, Slalom, Spatial Front, TCG, and Power Auctions. The total combined awarded ceiling amount is 203,555,000.00 dollars, with work expected to be completed by May 2027. The contract scope encompasses program and project management, software and application development, and extreme programming support. Contractors are required to leverage the FCC's cloud platform architecture, utilizing tools such as AWS, ServiceNow, MuleSoft AnyPoint, Okta, and Microstrategy to develop, deploy, and maintain mission applications. The procurement process involved a phased evaluation of technical and management approaches, past performance, and pricing. Deliverables under the task orders include project management plans, architecture designs, FISMA documentation, and various status reports. The contract structure includes a base period and four option periods, utilizing a mix of firm-fixed-price and labor-hour pricing models.

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA$203.6M est.

NAICS

541519

Other Computer Related Services

PSC

R410

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

273FCC20R0002

Awarded May 24, 2022

Awarded1

Limited Sources Justification to Extend Services - IT Program and Data Support Services

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20554, USA

NAICS

541519

Other Computer Related Services

PSC

R408

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

273FCC18F0059

Awarded Mar 24, 2022

Federal

Notice of Intent: FCC Data Center Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

The Federal Communications Commission intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to IBM for the continued operations and maintenance of the Office of the Managing Director Information Technology Center. This action is being pursued under the GSA Alliant 2 Government-Wide Acquisition Contract as a logical follow-on to a previous competitively awarded order from 2019. The scope of work includes all data center migration and operations and maintenance activities for the FCC IT infrastructure. The contract structure consists of a twelve month base period with two optional twelve month extension years. All inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to Joyce Terry-Butler via email by February 4, 2022. The government explicitly states there is no commitment to pay for costs incurred during the preparation or submission of data in response to this announcement.

Federal Communications CommissionWashington, DC, 20002, USA

NAICS

541519

Other Computer Related Services

PSC

7C21

Posted Jan 26, 2022

ITC2200028

Closed

Federal1