Commerce Information Technology Solutions Next Generation (COMMITS NexGen)

The Commerce Information Technology Solutions Next Generation (COMMITS NexGen) is a Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) focused on delivering comprehensive information technology and telecommunications services across federal agencies. The vehicle, awarded on January 2, 2005, with a last order date of January 31, 2015, provides a shared contract ceiling of $8 billion for multiple prime contractors to deliver a wide range of IT solutions. Task orders under this vehicle cover diverse technological needs, including software development, system maintenance, network infrastructure support, database administration, help desk services, and specialized technical consulting across various federal departments.

Task orders under COMMITS NexGen demonstrate significant variability in scope, value, and complexity, typically ranging from $100,000 to $100 million with performance periods between one to five years. Frequent contracting agencies include the U.S. Census Bureau, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of State, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. While most task orders were not set aside, a notable number were designated for total small business participation. Pricing mechanisms varied widely, including firm fixed price, time and materials, cost plus fixed fee, and combination approaches. Key contractors included small businesses like Sabre Systems Inc., The Centech Group Inc., and I.M. Systems Group, with task order locations predominantly in government facilities across the United States, particularly in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.