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

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS), focusing specifically on computer services under UNSPSC code 81110000. This competitive selection two-phase contract enables state agencies to procure technology-related services with a comprehensive scope centered on information technology solutions. The IDV is designed to provide flexible, efficient procurement of IT services with specific attention to data protection, sensitive information handling, and technology deployment.

OST Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, which was originally established on March 9, 2022, and has been extended through March 31, 2026, via Amendment 1. The contract, identified as 0A1309-3-51, covers the state of Ohio and is structured as a competitive selection two-phase contract. Key provisions include strict requirements for data handling, prohibitions on offshore services, and mandatory protections for federal tax information (FTI). While specific total contract value was not provided, the contract emphasizes rigorous compliance standards, including a requirement that all state data must be processed and stored within the United States, with potential waivers requiring explicit approval.