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CA26-0146 • 2025

Proposed Contract with Obverse, Inc. to Contract No. CW108368

Proposed Contract with Obverse, Inc. to Contract No. CW108368

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2025-05-01
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on whether the contract ensures Obverse, Inc. is up-to-date with their District taxes or if it explicitly states that the modification fits within the budget approved for fiscal year 2026.

Proposed Contract with Obverse, Inc.

The bill proposes a contract modification for Obverse, Inc., extending their agreement to provide information technology equipment and software for another year at up to $10 million.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends the current contract between the District of Columbia and Obverse, Inc. by one year from May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026.
  • Sets a maximum budget of $10 million for this extension period.
  • Requires that Obverse, Inc., continues to provide information technology equipment and software during the extended contract period.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District of Columbia government
  • Obverse, Inc., a technology company

Terms To Know

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract
A type of contract where the exact number and timing of orders are not known at the start but can be adjusted as needed.
Option period
An additional time frame added to a contract that allows for more work or services if both parties agree.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount of funding used during the option period is not specified and depends on actual orders placed by agencies.
  • It is unclear how many additional years beyond this one-year extension might be considered.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-01 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

  2. 2025-04-30 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0146 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with Obverse, Inc. to Contract No. CW108368

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 30, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code§
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M0003 to Contract No. CWl 08368 with Obverse, Inc. to exercise
option year one in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000. The period of performance is from
May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026.
Under the proposed modification, Obverse, Inc. will continue to provide information technology
equipment and software.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have
your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at
(202) 724-8759.
I look forward to the Council's favorable consideration of this contract modification.
1

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option)

(A) Contract Number: CW108368
Modification No. M0003

Proposed Contractor: Obverse Inc.

Contract Amount: (Option Period) Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Term of Contract: May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026
Option Period One

Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity with
payment based upon fixed prices.

Source Selection Method: DC Supply Schedule

(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

The identifying number of the underlying contract is indicated below:

Base Period: CA25-0706 Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period One: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Two: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Three: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Four: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):

The Contractor is in compliance with tax obligations of the Office of Tax and Revenue and the
Department of Employment Services according to the Clean Hands database report dated
April 1, 2025.

(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Agency Fiscal Officer has certified that funds for the minimum quantity of ten dollars are
available for FY2025 and that FY2026 have been budgeted by the agency.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 1, 2025 L0014077056Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***5908
Case ID: 18541902

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
OBVERSE INC.
6856 EASTERN AVE NW STE 210
WASHINGTON DC 20012-2166

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

441 4th St, N.W. * Suite 890 North * Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0333 * Fax: (202) 727-0659
MEMORANDUM

TO: Nancy Hapeman, Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement

FROM: Alemayehu Awas
Agency Fiscal Officer

DATE: April 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for DCSS Contracts

VENDOR: CW93173 - Aligned Development Strategies Inc.
CW108368 - Obverse, Inc.

PERIOD: October 1, 2024, thru September 30, 2025

This is to certify that the Office of Contracting and Procurement allocated $10,000.00 in its
FY2025 budget to cover potential costs that may be incurred if a minimum order is not achieved
for the District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) contracts.

Each DCSS contract has been established as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
contract, and agencies may place orders against each contract by means of an individual Task
Order (TO) or delivery order (DO). If no orders are placed against a DCSS contract, pursuant to
the DCSS Terms and Conditions, clause 5, the District guarantees the minimum order for each
contract in the amount of $10.00 for the base year and four option years. Any additional orders
placed on the DCSS contracts will be encumbered by the ordering agency prior to issuance.
There are approximately 420 contractors on the DCSS, and it is estimated that $10,000.00 would
be sufficient to cover the possibility of having to pay $10.00, upon request, to multiple
contractors.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

441 4th St, N.W. * Suite 890 North * Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0333 * Fax: (202) 727-0659
MEMORANDUM

TO: Nancy Hapeman, Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement

FROM: Alemayehu Awas
Agency Fiscal Officer

DATE: April 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for DCSS Contracts

• VENDOR: CW93173 - Aligned Development Strategies Inc.
CW108368 - Obverse, Inc.

PERIOD: October 1, 2025, thru September 30, 2026

This is to certify that the Office of Contracting and Procurement will allocate $10,000.00 in its
FY2026 budget to cover potential costs that may be incurred if a minimum order is not achieved
for the District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) contracts.

Each DCSS contract has been established as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
contract, and agencies may place orders against each contract by means of an individual Task
Order (TO) or delivery order (DO). If no orders are placed against a DCSS contract, pursuant to
the DCSS Terms and Conditions, clause 5, the District guarantees the minimum order for each
contract in the amount of $10.00 for the base year and four option years. Any additional orders
placed on the DCSS contracts will be encumbered by the ordering agency prior to issuance.
There are approximately 420 contractors on the DCSS, and it is estimated that $10,000.00 would
be sufficient to cover the possibility of having to pay $10.00, upon request, to multiple
contractors.

Availability of FY 2026 budget is subject to approval of budget by the Council and Congress

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW108368 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Information Technology
Equipment and Software

M0003

5-13-25

6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered By: (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement
District of Columbia Government
441 4th Street NW, Suite 330 South
Washington, DC 20001

Office of Contracting and Procurement
District of Columbia Government
441 4th Street NW, Suite 330 South
Washington, DC 20001

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)
Obverse, Inc.
6856 Eastern Ave NW
Washington, DC 20012

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

CW108368
Code TIN 10B. Dated (See Item 13)
5/13/24
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of ISP is extended. is not extended.
ISP must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) completing Items 8 and 15, and returning ________ copies of the amendment; (b) acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF
YOUR ISP. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter, telegram or fax, provided each
letter or telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR 3601.2 The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the
Contract/Order No. in Item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as, changes in paying office, appropriation date,
etc.) set forth in Item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: 27 DCMR 3601.2
x D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) 27 DCMR, Chapter 20, Section 2008 “Exercise of Option
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return _1_ copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement hereby exercises its option to extend
the term of the contract for the period of May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026 (Option Year One). The maximum
contract amount is not to exceed $10,000,000.

B. The contractor is bound by the Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, rev. 32, dated 12/23/24, issued by
the Department of Labor.

15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Constance Weaver-Thomas
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed