Capital Investment Analysis Support (CIAS)

The Capital Investment Analysis Support (CIAS) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, provides comprehensive support services primarily for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary. The contract vehicle enables the DOT to procure specialized financial, technical, and operational support services across various critical systems and administrative functions. These services encompass capital investment analysis, budget planning, data assurance, accounting, systems management, and specialized technical support for platforms such as Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Delphi.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent focus on financial and administrative support services, with values ranging from approximately $21,000 to nearly $3 million. Key contractors include Ascent Consulting Company (a woman-owned small business) and Jerry Thompson & Associates, which have been awarded multiple task orders. The contracts are predominantly cost-plus-fixed-fee or firm fixed-price, with no specific small business set-aside designations. Performance locations are primarily concentrated in Virginia (South Riding, Rosslyn) and Washington, DC, with task order durations typically spanning six to eighteen months. The primary funding agencies are the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, with task orders supporting critical functions like capitalization, budget planning, data assurance, reimbursable agreement accounting, and performance analysis systems.