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PR 26-0686

Modification No. 4 to Multiyear Contract No. CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

Extends Thales contract for the DMV digitized credentialing system to 2030 and authorizes payments beyond 2028 to ensure uninterrupted service.

Resolution R26-0415, Effective from Jun 02, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008425
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0686

Summary: PR 26-0686 — Modification No. 4 to Multiyear Contract CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Session: 26
  • Purpose: Emergency declaration and Council approval for Modification No. 4 to Multiyear Contract CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc. (Thales DIA USA, Inc. in text), relating to a digitized driver’s license and identification centralized security credentialing system (DMV credentials system). The bill also authorizes payment for goods and services under the modification.
  • Emergency: The accompanying emergency declaration resolution states there is an immediate need for approval to continue the contract and pay for work already performed or to be performed.

Key Provisions

Section 1: Declaration

  • The Council is asked to declare the existence of an emergency to approve Modification No. 4 and authorize payment for goods and services under the modification.

Section 2: Background and Modification Details

  • Original Contract: Approved October 5, 2021, as R24-0234, for Multiyear Contract No. CW91301 with Thales DIA USA, Inc. for a digitized driver's license and identification centralized security credentialing system for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
  • Original Term: October 6, 2021 – October 5, 2028
  • Original Not-to-Exceed (NTE): $13,707,400
  • Actual Performance Start: July 1, 2023 (contract did not begin immediately on execution)
  • Proposed Modification (Modification No. 4):
    • Adjusted Period of Performance: From July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2030 (extending the end date; the original end date of October 5, 2028 is superseded by the new end date).
    • Reason for Change: To reflect the new performance period and continuation of services under the same multiyear contract.
  • Payment Provision: Approval is required to permit payment for goods and services provided under Modification No. 4, specifically noting that the contractor cannot be paid for goods/services in excess of $1 million after October 5, 2028, unless approved under this modification and resolution.

Section 3: Emergency Determination

  • The Council explicitly finds that the circumstances justify adopting the measure after a single reading due to the urgency of continuing essential DMV credentialing and security services.

Section 4: Effective Date

  • The resolution takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Entity: Thales DIS USA, Inc. (Thales DIA USA, Inc.) – contractor providing the digitized driver’s license and centralized security credentialing system.
  • Agency: District of Columbia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) – user of the system and payer under the contract.
  • Finances: Authority to pay for goods and services under Modification No. 4; ensures continuation of services and avoids disruption in credentialing systems.

Timeline and Fiscal Details

  • Original Contract Effective Period: Oct 6, 2021 – Oct 5, 2028
  • Actual Performance Start: July 1, 2023
  • Modification No. 4 Effective Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2030
  • Not-to-Exceed Amount (as in original contract): $13,707,400 (noting that payments beyond Oct 5, 2028 require the modification and emergency authorization)
  • Emergency Declaration Date (proposed): 2026 (emergency declaration accompanying the bill)

Purpose and Impact

  • Purpose: Facilitate immediate approval and payment authorization for the fourth modification to the multiyear contract, ensuring uninterrupted operation and funding for the DMV’s digitized credentialing system.
  • Impact: Avoids payment interruptions for ongoing services; enables continued delivery and maintenance of the centralized security credentialing system essential for driver’s licenses and identification within DC.
  • Policy/Procedural: The bill uses an emergency declaration to bypass the standard multi-reading process, allowing a quicker approval path for critical DMV infrastructure, with transparency through an explicit statement of emergency and contractual background.

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

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