Software and Services

The Massachusetts ITS75 Software and Services state-wide contract provides a comprehensive multi-state procurement vehicle for software, cloud services, and related implementation solutions. The contract covers four distinct categories: Software Resellers and Distributors, Niche Software Resellers and Distributors, Software Publishers, and Software Implementation Services. Participants can procure a wide range of technological solutions including Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). The vehicle supports various acquisition methods such as outright purchase, software subscriptions, fee-for-service, and licensing, with extensive coverage for enterprise-level software needs across government, educational, and non-profit sectors.

The contract is administered by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division and involves multiple participating states including Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The contract period runs from February 2, 2021, to June 30, 2026, with an estimated total contract value of $1.947 billion. Prime contractors include technology vendors such as CDW Government, Dell Marketing, SHI International, and World Wide Technology. The contract features a structured pricing model using percentage markups/discounts, with a 1% administrative fee on all transactions. Notably, the vehicle emphasizes supplier diversity, requiring vendors to commit to working with minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and other diverse business enterprises, with a minimum 10% weight assigned to the Supplier Diversity Program Plan.