Enterprise Software Initiative

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)

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through ESI in the last 12 months.

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  NAICS 511210 · Software Publishers

  Department of Defense

  Last 12mo obligations

  $4.3M

  Last 12mo awards

  4

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

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.

Which agencies use ESI?

In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through ESI included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $4.3M in positive obligations for Software Publishers (NAICS 511210). Figures use reported USAspending award data.

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)).