Business Systems Modernization (BSM)
Defense Business System (DBS)
Program facts
- Program number
- M85
- Short name
- BSM
- Acquisition pathway
- Defense Business Systems (DBS)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IAC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 183
- Contract obligations
- $302,120,987 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2018 | -$82,976 |
| FY2016 | -$670,831 |
| FY2015 | -$1,226,318 |
| FY2014 | -$178,849 |
| FY2013 | $1,544,284 |
| FY2012 | $74,070,004 |
| FY2011 | $104,942,345 |
| FY2010 | $74,826,284 |
| FY2009 | $32,637,746 |
| FY2008 | $2,762,128 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Business Machines Corporation | $186,868,492 | |
| 2 | Bearingpoint, Inc. | $85,437,992 | |
| 3 | All Native Services Company | $7,875,551 | |
| 4 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $7,367,158 | |
| 5 | American Computer Service | $2,166,457 | |
| 6 | Sabre Systems, LLC | $2,147,496 | |
| 7 | NCS Technologies Inc. | $1,389,102 | |
| 8 | Technik Inc. | $1,094,721 | |
| 9 | Advantaged Solutions, LLC | $963,800 | |
| 10 | Resource Consultants Incorporated (8648) | $783,691 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Business Systems Modernization (BSM) program is a Defense Business System (DBS) acquisition program with an Acquisition Category (ACAT) IAC designation. The program appears focused on modernizing and sustaining Department of Defense business systems through technology infrastructure improvements, software implementation, and ongoing maintenance support. Based on contract records spanning 2005-2014, BSM represents a significant investment in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly within Navy components.
Contract awards under BSM range from small hardware purchases of a few thousand dollars to major system implementation efforts exceeding $100 million. Notable contracts include Navy ERP deployment and sustainment awards to prime contractors exceeding $85 million, with some contracts utilizing Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Cost Plus Award Fee structures. Common procurement vehicles include SeaPort-e, GSA Schedule 70, and Army Desktop and Mobile Computing-2 (ADMC-2) contract vehicles. While some contracts were designated for small business and 8(a) set-asides, the majority had no set-aside requirements. Primary places of performance included Maryland (particularly Annapolis), Virginia, and various Navy facilities. Hardware purchases frequently included Dell and HP equipment, while major system implementation work was performed by contractors like Computer Sciences Corporation. Contract durations typically ranged from immediate delivery for hardware to multi-year periods of performance for system implementation and sustainment efforts.
Quick answers
What is BSM?
Business Systems Modernization (BSM) is a Defense Business System (DBS) led by the Defense Logistics Agency. It follows the Defense Business Systems (DBS) pathway and is ACAT IAC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has BSM obligated on contracts?
183 contract awards are coded to BSM, and their actions have obligated $302,120,987 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on BSM?
The contractors obligated the most on BSM contracts are International Business Machines Corporation ($186,868,492), Bearingpoint, Inc. ($85,437,992) and All Native Services Company ($7,875,551).
What is the latest contract award for BSM?
The latest contract award coded to BSM is DABL0103A1006-VC28, awarded to Immixtechnology Inc. on October 1, 2014.
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