The Strategic Management, Architecture Resourcing and Technical Advisement Support (SMART) Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a comprehensive contract vehicle established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for obtaining information technology (IT) and strategic management services. With a substantial shared ceiling of $497,896,535.67 and an ordering period through September 19, 2029, the BPA supports the USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in acquiring technical advisory, cloud computing, IT modernization, and human capital management solutions. The vehicle enables the USDA to efficiently procure specialized IT and strategic support services through pre-competed task orders with multiple prime contractors.
Recent task orders under this BPA demonstrate a focus on comprehensive IT support, with the initial highlighted order being a $61,404,944.11 firm fixed-price award to Viatrie LLC, a woman-owned small business. This specific task order, awarded in December 2024, covers strategic management and technical advisement support through December 5, 2029, with an initial obligation of $10,447,564.81. The task order is not set aside for any specific small business category, indicating broad competition. While only one task order is provided in the current documentation, the vehicle's substantial ceiling suggests multiple awards to different contractors are anticipated. The primary place of performance appears to be supporting the USDA's Office of the Chief Information Officer, with a strong emphasis on cloud computing, IT modernization, and human capital management services.