DBITS Open Market - Application Development and Maintenance Transition Planning - Ardent Technologies Inc.

The Ohio Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) 0A1309-2-4 is a Competitive Selection-Two Phase contract focused on providing computer services within the state government technology infrastructure. This master contract enables the procurement of Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS), specifically targeting technology solutions and IT support capabilities for Ohio state agencies. The contract's scope encompasses comprehensive computer service offerings that can be utilized by various state departments to meet their technological needs and infrastructure requirements.

Ardent Technologies Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on April 23, 2024, with a performance period extending through March 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection vehicle covering the entire state of Ohio, with a specific focus on UNSPSC Code 81110000 for computer services. Notably, the contract includes critical provisions such as prohibitions on offshore services, restrictions on purchases from Russian institutions, and stringent requirements for handling sensitive information, including compliance with IRS Publication 1075 standards for data protection and confidentiality.