70RSAT23CB0000003
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING OF BIOMETRIC AND IDENTITY ACCURACY, SCALABILITY AND EQUITABILITY (DEBIASE) PROJECT
Alternate Description
Development and Engineering of Biometric and Identity Accuracy Scalability and Equitability (DEBIASE)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
Reston, VA 20190 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Homeland Security has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 43%
Science Applications International Corporation was awarded
Definitive Contract 70RSAT23CB0000003 (70RSAT-23-C-B0000003)
for Development And Engineering Of Biometric And Identity Accuracy, Scalability And Equitability (DEBIASE) Project
worth up to $59,194,225
by Science and Technology Directorate
in August 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AJ12
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $36,472,262 and funded backlog of $10.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 8/22/25
Period of Performance
8/25/23
Start Date
9/24/25
Current End Date
8/24/28
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$22.7M
Total Obligated
$22.7M
Current Award
$59.2M
Potential Award
$9.6
Funded Backlog
$36.5M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
70RSAT23CB0000003
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for 70RSAT23CB0000003
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $324,598 | 6,316.5 | 3.0 | $51.39 |
| 2024 | $10,751,920 | 63,244.8 | 30.4 | $170.00 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for 70RSAT23CB0000003
Transaction History
Modifications to 70RSAT23CB0000003
People
Suggested agency contacts for 70RSAT23CB0000003
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
MMLKPW9JLX64
Awardee CAGE
6XWA8
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
70RSAT SCI TECH ACQ DIV
Funding Office
70YSA1
Created By
dorothy.woolfolk7001
Last Modified By
jason.rios@dhs.gov
Approved By
jason.rios@dhs.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
VA-11
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Representative
Gerald Connolly
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Development, Science and Technology Directorate, Homeland Security (070-0803) | Federal law enforcement activities | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $5,800,000 | 97% |
| Operations and Support, Science and Technology Directorate, Homeland Security (070-0800) | Federal law enforcement activities | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $200,000 | 3% |
Modified: 8/22/25