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70SBUR26F00000285: $1.9M U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Award to Better Direct, LLC
Uscis has a need for cisco ise hardware and licensing items which will be used to replace and augment existing hardware to support uscis802.1x (ieee standard for port base network access control) security posture.. Contracting activity: USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR). Estimated completion: 2026-10-30.
$1.9M contract action / $1.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-10-30 completion / 70SBUR USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | 70SBUR26F00000285 · Parent Vehicle: NNG15SD45B |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Better Direct, LLC
(Vermont)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $49.8M obligated across 615 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,891,374 ($1.9M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,891,374 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,891,374 (signed 2026-09-15, latest FPDS action 2026-09-15) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $6,845,549 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | 70SBUR: USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR) |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 7G21 (It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)) · NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Vermont |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-10-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract 70SBUR26F00000285)
Uscis has a need for cisco ise hardware and licensing items which will be used to replace and augment existing hardware to support uscis802.1x (ieee standard for port base network access control) security posture.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Better Direct, LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-10-30
- Requirement Scope: Uscis has a need for cisco ise hardware and licensing items which will be used to replace and augment existing hardware to support uscis802.1x (ieee standard for port base network access control) security posture.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 7G21 (It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract 70SBUR26F00000285 when contacting Better Direct, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: 70SBUR (USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR))
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under 70SBUR26F00000285 (15 shown, $6.8M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA002125F0012 | $1.7M | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-09-26 / 2025-09-26 | 2025-10-20 | Cto cisco network switches and router equipment |
| HQ051624F0110 | $871K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-09-27 / 2024-12-17 | 2024-11-26 | Mobile editing kit w/ warranty & mouse |
| FA701426F0091 | $639K | Better Direct, LLC | 2026-04-09 / 2026-05-06 | 2026-08-31 | Fy26 - afdw/pks co: parris kennedy/ cs: stacy rutherford -editing equipment |
| FA441725F0058 | $513K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-03-04 / 2025-03-04 | 2025-05-29 | The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, shipping, and all other items necessary to deliver the following items: sams-me network cerp in accordance with better direct quote 1221294001. |
| FA812625F0021 | $488K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-08-04 / 2025-08-04 | 2025-09-15 | Dell vsan clusters ecan: hm33 better direct quote q3369 |
| N0024424F0281 | $423K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-06-03 / 2024-08-08 | 2024-07-26 | Dell precision workstation 3580 btx |
| HQ051625FE003 | $388K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-03-07 / 2025-03-07 | 2025-05-06 | T-asa project 25ha2, for editing equipment |
| M6786124F0011 | $328K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-08-20 / 2024-08-20 | 2024-10-20 | Dell r660s each w/cisco 8300 series router |
| N0017826FS631 | $269K | Better Direct, LLC | 2026-02-20 / 2026-02-20 | 2026-06-02 | Console hw install |
| HU000125FE022 | $246K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-09-15 / 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-27 | The uniformed services university (usu) information and education technology (cio) department has a requirement for helpdesk computer hardware encompassing dell, samsung, and apple products. |
| FA462025F0088 | $234K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-09-24 / 2025-09-24 | 2026-02-23 | The purpose of this requirement is for 627th jblm brand name/brand name or equal cisco and klas flight kits |
| FA302024F0056 | $213K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-02-08 / 2024-02-08 | 2024-05-08 | Infrastructure innovation |
| FA440725S3021 | $203K | Better Direct, LLC | 2025-05-07 / 2025-05-07 | 2025-05-12 | Ibm security - ref ecars # fa440725s30021 |
| FA283524F0065 | $196K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-08-05 / 2024-08-05 | 2024-09-30 | This effort consists of the purchase of six (6) servers. all products and services associated with this effort shall meet the requirements outlined within the attachment 1 statement of work, dated 1 july 2024. |
| FA480124F0123 | $175K | Better Direct, LLC | 2024-08-27 / 2024-08-27 | 2024-09-26 | 75 x cisco small form-factor pluggable (sfp) gigabit interface converter iaw quote #1213154002 |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Better Direct, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract 70SBUR26F00000285.
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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