CHESS: A Guide to Hardware Procurement
30 Jun, 2016 0 Comments
Much like the game, the US Army’s Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) fathoms many a seasoned contractor. This article is a guide to everything there is to know about CHESS and the latest developments in the procurement tools housed within CHESS. According to AFARS 5139.101-90 (a), “…Purchasers of commercial hardware and software must satisfy their IT requirements by utilizing CHESS contracts and DoD enterprise software agreements first, regardless of dollar value.” The program has a clear vision –...