Contract No. CW126113 with Science Applications International Corporation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution declares an emergency so the District of Columbia Council can দ্রুত approve a multiyear contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for equipment supporting the District’s information and communications technology infrastructure. The measure authorizes the Council to act immediately on Contract No. CW126113, rather than waiting for the normal approval timeline, because the District says the equipment is needed in a timely manner to support critical technology operations.
The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $40 million, with a two-year base term and three optional one-year extensions. The resolution states that a multiyear arrangement is expected to provide better pricing for the District on these critical goods, while ensuring continuity in the technology infrastructure used by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer and managed through the Office of Contracting and Procurement.
Impact
If adopted, the resolution allows the District to enter into and begin using a multiyear procurement contract for ICT equipment immediately, bypassing the ordinary waiting period for Council approval. It affects District procurement authority and supports the Office of the Chief Technology Officer’s infrastructure needs, while setting a spending ceiling of $40 million over the life of the contract. The measure does not change substantive program law, but it does authorize expedited contracting for technology equipment and may influence how the District secures pricing and supply for IT infrastructure needs.
Sentiment
The available record suggests broad support and little visible opposition. The Council approved the resolution on final reading by a 12-0 vote, indicating unanimous agreement among members present. The bill text frames the contract as necessary for timely access to vital goods and better pricing, and there are no committee transcripts or recorded objections in the provided materials.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided record. The only implicit issue is the use of emergency authority to expedite approval of a sizable multiyear contract, which can sometimes raise questions about urgency, procurement oversight, and long-term cost commitments. However, no member objections, amendments, or dissenting arguments are included here, and the final vote was unanimous.