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

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Competitive Selection Two-Phase IDV (Contract 0A1309-3-5) provides Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS) focused on computer services under UNSPSC code 81110000. This contract enables state agencies to procure comprehensive information technology solutions through a competitively selected vendor, with specific emphasis on technology service delivery and strategic IT support. The IDV allows for flexible procurement of technology services that can be tailored to specific agency requirements within the state government ecosystem.

The master contract is awarded to ASCENDUM SOLUTIONS LLC, with a performance period from the original contract date of March 8, 2022, through March 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection two-phase vehicle covering the state of Ohio, with a comprehensive scope that includes strict provisions around service delivery, including prohibitions on offshore services without specific waivers and detailed requirements for handling Federal Tax Information. While specific total contract value was not provided, the IDV represents a strategic procurement mechanism for Ohio's technology service needs, with robust compliance and operational guidelines governing vendor performance and data management.