DBITS MBE Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)/Quality Assurance (QA)

The Ohio Competitive Selection Two Phase IDV (0A1317-3-2) is a Deliverables Based Information Technology Services (DBITS) contract focused on computer services with UNSPSC code 81110000. The vehicle enables procurement of comprehensive information technology solutions, with a specific emphasis on providing advanced technological services to state agencies. The contract is designed to support government technology needs, with particular attention to handling sensitive Federal Tax Information (FTI) and ensuring robust data protection and compliance standards.

Ardent Technologies Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on March 25, 2024. The contract is a competitive selection two-phase vehicle with a performance period from the original contract date of February 4, 2022, through March 31, 2026. Geographically limited to the state of Ohio, this contract type provides a structured mechanism for procuring critical IT services with stringent requirements for data security, personnel background checks, and compliance with IRS Publication 1075 guidelines. While specific contract value details were not provided, the IDV represents a significant technology services procurement vehicle for Ohio state government agencies.