Student Identifier Management System

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV 0A1298 is a master contract focused on providing cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The contract enables state agencies and authorized users to procure advanced cloud computing services and technologies through a streamlined procurement process. Designed to support digital transformation initiatives, this IDV allows for flexible acquisition of cloud-based software solutions that can enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and technological capabilities across Ohio state government entities.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has been awarded this competitive selection contract, administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The contract is valid from July 3, 2025, to June 30, 2027, covering the entire state of Ohio. As a competitive selection contract, it offers a pre-vetted, standardized approach to procuring cloud-based software services, with UNSPSC code 81162000 specifically targeting cloud-based software as a service. While specific contract value details are not provided, the IDV establishes a structured framework for Ohio state agencies to access and implement advanced cloud software solutions through a single, approved vendor.