ESI
Enterprise Software Initiative
- Obligated to date
- $320.1M
- Task orders
- 459
- Contractors
- 6
Vehicle overview
The Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) is a Department of the Navy-managed program sponsored by the DoD Chief Information Officer. It establishes and manages enterprise commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IT agreements and policies to lower the total cost of ownership across the Department of Defense, Coast Guard, and Intelligence communities. The vehicle leverages the DoD's aggregate buying power by promoting the use of Enterprise Software Agreements to fulfill software requirements.
The vehicle covers commercial software and IT hardware. Agreements are available for use by all DOW organizations and authorized defense contractors.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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Varies by agreement (e.g., 5-year or 10-year terms; one Oracle IDIQ proposal cited a 5-year base plus a 5-year option)
ESI contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| GARTNER, INC. | $296.7M | 433 |
| ADVANTAGED SOLUTIONS, LLC | $14.5M | 12 |
| FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. | $8.8M | 13 |
| SMARTPROCURE FEDMINE, LLC | $36.7K | 1 |
| ALAMO CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. | $0 | 0 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is ESI?
- The Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) is a Department of the Navy-managed program sponsored by the DoD Chief Information Officer. It establishes and manages enterprise commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IT agreements and policies to lower the total cost of ownership across the Department of Defense, Coast Guard, and Intelligence communities. The vehicle leverages the DoD's aggregate buying power by promoting the use of Enterprise Software Agreements to fulfill software requirements.
- Which agency manages ESI?
- Enterprise Software Initiative is a IDIQ managed by Department of the Navy.
- What can agencies acquire through ESI?
- The vehicle covers commercial software and IT hardware. Agreements are available for use by all DOW organizations and authorized defense contractors.
- How much has been obligated through ESI?
- $320.1M has been obligated across 459 task orders.
- How many contractors hold ESI?
- 6 contractors hold a position on ESI.
- Is ESI active?
- Yes, ESI is currently active (ordering period: Varies by agreement (e.g., 5-year or 10-year terms; one Oracle IDIQ proposal cited a 5-year base plus a 5-year option)).
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