DBITS Open Market - Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)/Quality Assurance (QA)

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two Phase IDV (0A1309-3-38) provides a comprehensive master contract for computer services, specifically focused on Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS). This vehicle enables state agencies to procure technology solutions and professional IT services with a specific emphasis on secure, domestically-delivered technology consulting and implementation support. The contract covers UNSPSC Code 81110000 for computer services, allowing flexible procurement of technology solutions that meet stringent state requirements.

The master contract is awarded to HumanIT Solutions LLC by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with a performance period from the award date of May 16, 2024, through March 31, 2026. As a competitive selection two-phase contract, it covers statewide technology service needs with explicit restrictions, including prohibitions on offshore services and working with specific international entities. The contract includes critical provisions around data security, particularly for handling Federal Tax Information (FTI), and provides the state with termination rights for non-compliance with specified data protection and geographic service delivery requirements.