Electronic Commodities Store III (ECS III)

The Electronic Commodities Store III (ECS III) is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) focused on commercial desktop, laptop, and handheld computing devices, workstations, software, and networking equipment. The contract vehicle, awarded on January 16, 2002, enables federal agencies to procure a wide range of information technology (IT) hardware, software, and related services through multiple prime contractors. Task orders under this vehicle demonstrate a comprehensive approach to IT procurement, covering everything from individual computer components to enterprise-level network infrastructure and software licensing.

The task orders reveal a diverse range of IT acquisitions, typically with firm fixed-price structures and values ranging from a few thousand to nearly $5 million. Frequently winning prime contractors include Sterling Computers Corporation, Red River Technology, Govplace, PC Specialists, and Technology Integration Group. The majority of orders were issued by civilian agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health and its various institutes, with a substantial focus on IT infrastructure refresh, hardware procurement, and software licensing. Most task orders did not have specific set-aside designations, though some were designated for total small business. Performance locations were predominantly in Maryland, with contract periods typically spanning six to twelve months. Common procurement categories included servers, networking equipment, laptops, desktop computers, software licenses, and maintenance renewals across various federal agencies.