THIS CONTRACT IS FOR (A) ENHANCING OR RE-WRITING PRE-EXISTING, INSTALLED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, EITHER MOTS OR CUSTOM SOFTWARE OR (B) DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING SMALL CUSTOM SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ONLY.

All project postings and payments must go through the vendor manager, KNOWLEDGE SERVICES. See guidelines below.

Using Governmental Unit (UGU) must be registered with the vendor manager, KNOWLEDGE SERVICES, to use this service.
• Suppliers that reference this contract number must be an awarded vendor with the vendor manager.
• All projects must be posted through the vendor manager.
• All projects will need a Job Order Request.
• All projects will need a project name assigned to that Job Order Request when posted.

Most of the State's software needs can be best met by using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software.  When COTS is not the best solution, the State may elect to either use Modified Off-the-Shelf (MOTS) software or develop custom software applications.  To satisfy these alternative approaches, the State is seeking to engage contractors to either (a) enhance or re-write pre-existing, installed software applications, either MOTS or custom software, or (b) design and develop small custom software applications. The purpose of this solicitation is to meet these needs by establishing a statewide, indefinite-delivery, task order, multiple-award, fixed-price, deliverables-based contract vehicle for use by an authorized state or local public body. With such contracts, the State hopes to reduce cost, accelerate acquisition time, and acquire a complete, detailed, and documented application for the UGU(s).

INSTRUCTIONS for Suppliers and UGUs for registration with Vendor Manager (VM):  

1. Using Governmental Units (UGUs) should reach out to Vendor Manager (VM), Knowledge Services, when they have an IT Small Application need.
2. Suppliers that are awarded contracts by the State according to the submission schedule will receive a contract number.  At that point they will be required to complete registration and training with the Vendor Manager, Knowledge Service.
3. Suppliers must be registered with the Vendor Manager (VM), Knowledge Services to gain access the Vendor Manager System (VMS), dotStaff™.  Contact information is listed below.
4. All UGU Job Order Requests must be posted in dotStaff™.   
5. All projects must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
6. All projects will require a Job Order Request Form. UGU should utilize the request form on the Vendor Manager, Knowledge Services’ website.
7. All projects will require a Statement of Work Form (Needs, description of position duties and candidate minimum requirements). Hiring Manager should utilize the request form on the Vendor Manager, Knowledge Services’ website.
8. All projects will need a project name assigned to that Job Order Request when posted.

Remit Payments To:

Knowledge Services
9800 Crosspoint Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 45256