DBITS MBE Application Development and Maintenance Transition Planning

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (Contract #0A1317-2-10) provides Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS) through Strategic Systems Inc. The contract encompasses computer services under UNSPSC Code 81110000, focusing on comprehensive IT solutions for state government agencies. Specifically, the IDV enables procurement of technology services with strict adherence to data security protocols, particularly for handling sensitive Federal Tax Information (FTI) in compliance with IRS Publication 1075 standards.

Strategic Systems Inc. was awarded this competitive two-phase contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), effective from April 1, 2023, with a contract period extending through March 31, 2026. The statewide contract covers Ohio's geographic jurisdiction and includes critical provisions such as prohibitions on offshore services, restrictions on purchasing from Russian institutions, and comprehensive requirements for maintaining federal information security. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the IDV represents a significant two-year technology services engagement with robust compliance and security frameworks.