The purpose of this BPA is to provide cybersecurity and privacy support services for FSA and doed's cybersecurity infrastructure.
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 91003121A0021
- Awardee
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ZEN Strategics LLC UEI JL44DV8WBXS6
- Awarding agency
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Office of Federal Student Aid
Department of Education
- Task orders
- 1 $62,347,572 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $62,347,572 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 99% complete
- IDV ceiling 21% used
- $300,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 27 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) awarded a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement to ZEN Strategics LLC, a minority-owned small disadvantaged business certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, to provide cybersecurity and privacy support services for FSA and the Department of Education's cybersecurity infrastructure. The agreement, awarded on May 14, 2021, and extended through November 13, 2026, operates as a multiple-award vehicle with a total small business set-aside designation. ZEN Strategics brings specialized expertise in federal cybersecurity operations, having previously delivered threat monitoring, data protection, and cybersecurity architecture services to multiple agencies including the Department of Homeland Security's United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Energy, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The contractor's extensive background in IT services and professional support to federal agencies, including records management and cloud-based collaboration solutions, positions it to deliver comprehensive security solutions protecting the Department of Education's infrastructure and sensitive student data.
Under this master agreement, ZEN Strategics has received task orders valued at over $57 million, with the primary call order awarded on August 17, 2021, carrying a ceiling value of approximately $56.5 million under a firm fixed price structure. This call order specifically provides cybersecurity operations support to the Department of Education's Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, with performance executed in Vienna, Virginia, and an ultimate completion date of August 22, 2026. The contract modifications reflect ongoing adjustments to personnel assignments, including updates to the primary Contracting Officer's Representative, while maintaining consistent alternate and technical representative continuity. These services are critical to ensuring the security posture of Federal Student Aid systems, which process sensitive educational and financial data for millions of student loan borrowers nationwide.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this blanket purchase agreement (BPA) call order is to provide the department of education (doed)… | Office of Federal Student Aid | $62,347,572 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 91003121A0021?
91003121A0021 was awarded to ZEN Strategics LLC by Office of Federal Student Aid (Department of Education) on May 14, 2021.
How much is contract 91003121A0021 worth?
Orders under 91003121A0021 have obligated $62,347,572. 91003121A0021's own ceiling is $300,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 91003121A0021?
1 order has been placed under 91003121A0021, the latest on August 17, 2021.
Who can order from contract 91003121A0021?
91003121A0021 is a multiple award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 91003121A0021 under another contract?
Yes. 91003121A0021 is a blanket purchase agreement under GS35F424DA, a federal supply schedule, on Office of Federal Student Aid and Department of Education Cybersecurity and Privacy Support.
Was contract 91003121A0021 competed?
The extent of competition for 91003121A0021 was full and open competition. The government received 27 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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