DBITS Open Market - Application Development and Maintenance Transition Planning

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (0A1309-2-70) provides a comprehensive Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS) contract focused on computer services (UNSPSC 81110000). This master contract enables state agencies to procure information technology services with specific emphasis on comprehensive technological solutions. The vehicle allows for flexible acquisition of IT services while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal guidelines, including robust provisions for data security and service delivery.

The contract is awarded to UNICON INTERNATIONAL INC through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with a performance period from March 9, 2022 through March 31, 2026. The competitive two-phase contract covers the entire state of Ohio and includes significant restrictions on offshore service procurement, prohibiting services from outside the United States without specific waivers. Notable contract features include enhanced security protocols for handling Federal Tax Information (FTI), explicit prohibitions on engaging with Russian institutions, and detailed legal and compliance requirements that protect state technology infrastructure and sensitive data management.