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PR 26-0235

Contract No. CW126113 with Science Applications International Corporation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC authorizes emergency no-bid contract with Science Applications International Corporation, bypassing competitive bidding with unspecified scope and budget details.

Resolution R26-0150, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007708
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0235

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into emergency contract CW126113 with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for unspecified services. The contract was declared an emergency necessity, allowing it to bypass standard competitive bidding procedures and was approved effective July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Emergency contracts circumvent normal procurement safeguards designed to ensure fair competition, cost-effectiveness, and transparency. Citizens and taxpayers have limited visibility into what services SAIC will provide, at what cost, and whether competitive alternatives were genuinely unavailable—raising accountability concerns for public funds.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill text does not specify the contract's scope, duration, dollar amount, or the nature of services to be provided by SAIC
  • Emergency justification unclear: No explanation is provided for why standard competitive bidding procedures could not be followed, making it difficult to assess if the emergency designation was warranted
  • SAIC's track record: The corporation is a major defense and intelligence contractor with a complex history; its involvement in local DC infrastructure or services requires scrutiny regarding conflicts of interest or appropriate expertise

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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