Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-Software 2 (ITES2)

Award Date 8/31/2020
Last Date To Order 8/30/2030
Shared Ceiling $13B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Successors

The Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-Software 2 (ITES-SW 2) is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle administered by the U.S. Army that supports enterprise information technology infrastructure goals across the Department of Defense and federal agencies. The contract enables the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf software products and related services across 14 distinct software categories, including Audio & Visual, Business & Finance, Communication, Database, Education, Internet, Modeling & Simulation, Multimedia & Design, NetOps, Office Suite, Operating Systems, Programming & Development, IT Utility & Security, and Specialized software solutions. With a total contract ceiling of $13 billion and a 10-year ordering period (five-year base with five-year option), the vehicle provides a streamlined mechanism for federal agencies to acquire software licenses, maintenance, and incidental services.

Task orders under ITES-SW 2 demonstrate consistent patterns of software license acquisitions, technical support renewals, and software subscription services, typically ranging from approximately $10,000 to over $2 million. Frequently awarded prime contractors include Carahsoft Technology Corp, Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc., New TECH Solutions, Inc., World Wide Technology LLC, and DH Technologies, Inc., with a mix of small business designations such as woman-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms. The primary funding agencies are various Department of Defense components, including Army commands like Training and Doctrine Command, Program Executive Office Aviation, Army Cyber Command, and Corps of Engineers, as well as other defense agencies like the Defense Health Agency. Most task orders are firm fixed-price with performance periods between 9-15 months, and while many awards have no specific set-aside, a notable number are designated for total small business participation.

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