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

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

The bill authorizes approval and payment for Modification No. 4 to Contract CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc., ensuring funding and expedited effect for urgent project needs.

Act A26-0354 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009222, Expires on Sep 22, 2026

Purpose and Intent

The bill authorizes approval and payment related to a modification (Modification No. 4) to Multiyear Contract No. CW91301 between the District of Columbia and Thales DIS USA, Inc.

It is presented as an emergency act for 2026, indicating it seeks expedited approval and effectiveness to address urgent operational needs.

Key Provisions and Changes

Contract Modification Authorization: Grants formal authorization for Modification No. 4 to the existing multiyear contract CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc. Details of the modification (scope, deliverables, or new terms) are not specified in available documentation, but the bill approves the modification as part of the ongoing contract.

Payment Authorization: Approves District payment related to the modification. This includes funds required to implement or settle changes under Modification No. 4.

Emergency Status: Designates the legislation as an emergency act, potentially allowing faster adoption and immediate effect to ensure uninterrupted contract performance or urgent project timelines.

Affected Parties and Impacts

District Government and Agencies: Directly involved in procuring and managing the contract with Thales DIS USA, Inc. The bill enables continuation and funding of the modified contract terms.

Thales DIS USA, Inc.: Supplier/contractor whose multiyear agreement is being modified; the payment authorization ensures the District can compensate for the modification work.

Taxpayers and Public Interest: The modification and expedited payment could impact project timelines and budget; as an emergency measure, it may bypass some standard legislative timelines, highlighting the importance of transparency and justification for urgency.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Introduction and Sponsorship: Introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson (co-sponsor) on May 1, 2026.

Committee Review: Referred to and retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment as of May 5, 2026. This suggests additional committee-level scrutiny, including potential amendments.

Emergency Nature: The bill is labeled as an Emergency Act of 2026, which typically implies immediate applicability upon enactment and may affect the normal legislative process (expedited consideration and immediate funding authority).

Practical Implications

The bill facilitates the financial and contractual adjustments needed to complete or extend the project under Contract CW91301.

It reduces potential project delays by providing immediate approval and payment authority for the modification.

Detailed terms of Modification No. 4 (e.g., cost, duration, scope) are not specified in the summary available here; readers may want to review the bill text or fiscal impact statements for exact figures and deliverables.

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