Distributed Learning System (DLS)
Defense Business System (DBS)
Program facts
- Program number
- M31
- Short name
- DLS
- Acquisition pathway
- Defense Business Systems (DBS)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IAC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 12
- Contract obligations
- $67,929,178 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2014 | $48,853 |
| FY2011 | -$17,990 |
| FY2010 | $7,500 |
| FY2009 | $473,765 |
| FY2008 | $15,271,816 |
| FY2007 | $31,283 |
| FY2006 | $5,064,840 |
| FY2005 | $28,423,063 |
| FY2004 | $18,626,047 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Business Machines Corporation | $34,835,015 | |
| 2 | International Business Machines Corporation | $32,341,543 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. | $234,326 | |
| 4 | Perception Dynamics Research, Inc. | $171,450 | |
| 5 | Human Resources Research Organization (Humrro) | $152,817 | |
| 6 | KPD Consulting | $127,421 | |
| 7 | Xtreme Solutions Inc. | $48,853 | |
| 8 | Workplace Training, Inc. | $19,995 | |
| 9 | US Bus Charter & Limo Inc. | $7,500 |
10 contractors in all; the other received nothing on balance or has no name on record.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Audio visual equipment | $48,853 | |
| Charter bus service | $7,500 | |
| Preparation and execution of 3 first year studies courses | $127,421 | |
| Senior database administrator | $171,450 | |
| Purchase Order W31P4Q05P0230 | $19,995 | |
| Task leader/principal investigator | $152,817 | |
| Delivery Order DAAB1501A1013-0007 | $48,863,886 | |
| Delivery Order GS35F4984H-DAAB1599F1057 | $63,580 | |
| Instructional media package | $224,584 | |
| Delivery Order GS35F4984H-DAAB1502F1057 | $40,265,910 | |
| Delivery Order DAAB1501A1013-0005 | $1,182,261 | |
| Delivery Order DAAB1501A1013-0004 | $22,429,374 |
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About this program
The Distributed Learning System (DLS) is a Defense Business System (DBS) operating under Acquisition Category IAC. This program appears to be focused on providing information technology and learning management capabilities for the Department of Defense. Based on the contract descriptions and types of services procured, DLS seems to be a comprehensive system supporting distributed learning infrastructure and content delivery.
The program's contract awards from 2002-2014 range from small purchases of $7,500 for charter bus services to large-scale systems development efforts exceeding $48 million. International Business Machines (IBM) in Fairfax, Virginia emerged as the primary contractor, securing several major delivery orders for ADP systems development services and telecommunications support. Most contracts were structured as Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials arrangements, with several delivery orders placed against existing IDIQ vehicles. While some contracts utilized Total Small Business and 8(a) Sole Source set-asides, the majority had no set-aside designations. The largest awards focused on systems development, database administration, and instructional media packages, with the Army serving as the primary contracting authority through various contracting offices. Contract durations typically spanned from several months to multiple years, with the most substantial development efforts extending 3-5 years.
Quick answers
What is DLS?
Distributed Learning System (DLS) is a Defense Business System (DBS) led by the Department of the Army. 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 DLS obligated on contracts?
12 contract awards are coded to DLS, and their actions have obligated $67,929,178 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on DLS?
The contractors obligated the most on DLS contracts are International Business Machines Corporation ($67,176,558 across 2 registrations), Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. ($234,326) and Perception Dynamics Research, Inc. ($171,450).
What is the latest contract award for DLS?
The latest contract award coded to DLS is W912J314P0046, awarded to Xtreme Solutions Inc. on August 7, 2014.
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