Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement III (SEWP III)

The Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement III (SEWP III) was a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) that provided a comprehensive platform for federal agencies to procure advanced information technology products and services. The vehicle covered a wide range of technology solutions, including tablets, desktops, servers, IT peripherals, network equipment, storage systems, security tools, software products, cloud-based services, and audio-visual equipment. Awarded in 2002 and completed in 2007, SEWP III served as a critical acquisition mechanism for federal agencies seeking streamlined procurement of cutting-edge technological resources.

Task orders under SEWP III demonstrated significant diversity in scope, with contract values ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $2 million. Frequent prime contractors included CDW Government LLC, Unicom Government, Inc., and FCN Inc., with agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Agriculture as key users. Most task orders were firm fixed-price delivery orders, predominantly without small business set-aside designations. The orders typically supported IT infrastructure upgrades, software maintenance, hardware procurement, and technology refresh initiatives. Common technologies procured included Cisco networking equipment, server hardware, software licenses, and specialized IT support services. Task order performance periods generally ranged from a few months to approximately three years, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of federal technology procurement during the mid-2000s.