Agency administered CTR011332

The Ohio State University-administered Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CTR011332 provides comprehensive educational technology infrastructure and networking services across Ohio's educational ecosystem. Specifically focused on supporting pre-K-12 learning communities, the contract enables the procurement of advanced network services through Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet). The IDV covers critical technological infrastructure elements including 100 Gigabits per second redundant network services, 24/7 network operations center support, tributary connection management, and comprehensive network monitoring capabilities for Intermediate Technology Centers and Local Users throughout the state.

The IDV is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, with The Ohio State University serving as the prime contractor and fiscal agent for OARnet. The contract encompasses two consecutive fiscal periods: an initial term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a value of $1,776,838, followed by a subsequent period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a contract value of $2,291,747. The contract type is agency-administered and statewide in scope, with UNSPSC codes covering computer services (81110000) and specialized educational services (86130000). Key features include quarterly invoicing, service credit provisions for network outages, and detailed budget allocations across maintenance, engineering, partner programs, and administrative categories.