DBITS Open Market - Penetration and Vulnerability Testing Services and Security Auditing Services

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two Phase IDV (0A1309-6-36) is a Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS) contract focused on computer services, specifically under UNSPSC code 81110000. This master contract enables state agencies to procure technology services with specific emphasis on comprehensive information technology solutions. The vehicle allows for the acquisition of technology consulting, implementation, and support services with strict guidelines on service delivery, including prohibitions on offshore services and explicit restrictions on purchasing from certain international providers.

The IDV is awarded to Guidehouse Inc. through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with a performance period from the award date of May 7, 2024, through March 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection two-phase model covering the state of Ohio, with a focus on secure, domestically-processed technology services. Key contract provisions include mandatory compliance with IRS Publication 1075 for data protection, comprehensive safeguarding of state data, and explicit requirements for maintaining secure processing environments. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the contract represents a strategic approach to managing state technology service procurement with robust security and compliance measures.