FirstSource III

Award Date 9/30/2024
Last Date To Order 9/29/2034
Shared Ceiling $10B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
FirstSource II
Successors

The FirstSource III Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) procurement vehicle focused on information technology and software solutions. Specifically designed as a small business set-aside contract, it encompasses two primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes: 541519 for Information Technology Value Added Resellers (meeting a 150-employee limit) and 511210 for Software Publishing (meeting a $41.5 million size standard). The contract is structured with five separate tracks, including four socio-economic contracting programs (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business) and a fifth track for all small businesses.

While specific task order details are not provided in the source document, the contract is designed to support department-wide technology and software procurement needs across DHS. The contract has a substantial shared ceiling of $10 billion and is set to remain active until September 29, 2034, with an initial award anticipated in January 2021. The vehicle's small business set-aside approach suggests that task orders will likely be awarded to smaller, diverse technology firms specializing in IT solutions, software development, and related consulting services. Given DHS's broad mission, task orders could potentially cover areas such as cybersecurity, enterprise software solutions, cloud computing, and technology infrastructure support. The contract's multiple socio-economic tracks indicate a strategic intent to provide opportunities for diverse small business contractors across the federal technology marketplace.

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