Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software (ITES-SW)

The Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software (ITES-SW) is a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle administered by the U.S. Army that provides federal agencies, primarily Department of Defense components, with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products and related services. The contract's scope encompasses software licenses, maintenance, renewals, and professional services across various technology domains including IT utility, security, modeling and simulation, multimedia, design, and program development. Established on February 11, 2015, with a shared ceiling of $49 million, the contract is primarily focused on enabling Army and other federal agencies to procure enterprise software solutions efficiently.

The task orders under this contract demonstrate a wide range of software acquisitions, predominantly for enterprise licenses, software maintenance, and support services. Typical task order values range from approximately $10,000 to over $1 million, with performance periods generally spanning one to three years. Frequent prime contractors include Carahsoft Technology Corp, Four LLC, and Immix Technology, with most awards being firm fixed-price contracts. The majority of task orders do not utilize small business set-asides, though some contracts are designated for total small business, woman-owned small business, or 8(a) set-asides. Common funding agencies include various Army commands such as Army Materiel Command, Army Test and Evaluation Command, and Army Research Institute. Performance locations are typically distributed across military installations and research centers in states like Virginia, Alabama, and Maryland.