Independent Verification & Validation for OBIS Modernization

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement 23009 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for the OBIS Modernization Project. The contract enables the procurement of comprehensive technology oversight services, specifically designed to support third-party assessment and monitoring of a critical offender management system modernization initiative. Key services include developing an IV&V Management Plan, producing monthly project assessment reports, and conducting detailed project deliverable reviews to ensure successful technology implementation and mitigate potential risks.

The master agreement is awarded to Gartner, Inc. and was established by the Florida Department of Corrections on November 16, 2022, with a contract performance period extending through November 15, 2027. This five-year master agreement covers statewide Florida government needs, with a total contract value of $7,634,880. The contract is structured as a competitive master agreement that allows for monthly payments based on accepted deliverables, with built-in escalation provisions for reporting and review services. The IDV provides a standardized mechanism for obtaining critical IV&V services to support complex technology modernization efforts across the state corrections infrastructure.