New York, NY | March 24, 2023 – Ariel Partners proudly announces its role as a subcontractor on the IMTAS team under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) contract. This partnership underscores Ariel Partners’ expertise in delivering innovative IT solutions that drive mission success for federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DoD).
The CIO-SP4 is a Best-in-Class (BIC) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), managed by the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). Recognized for its ability to streamline acquisitions and ensure access to top-tier IT providers, the BIC designation confirms the contract as a preferred vehicle for federal IT procurement. Spanning 10 years, with a five-year base period and a five-year option, the CIO-SP4 GWAC offers a ceiling of $50 billion, more than doubling the $20 billion ceiling of its predecessor, CIO-SP3. Task orders awarded in the final days of the ordering period may extend for an additional five years.
Under this contract, Ariel Partners and IMTAS will provide support across all 10 task areas:
- IT Services for Biomedical Research, Health Sciences, and Healthcare – Enhancing research capabilities and healthcare operations.
- CIO Support – Offering expert guidance to optimize information technology management and strategies.
- Digital Media – Delivering innovative solutions for digital content creation and management.
- Outsourcing – Managing IT functions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- IT Operations and Maintenance – Ensuring smooth, reliable performance of critical IT systems.
- Integration Services – Developing and implementing seamless technology solutions.
- Cybersecurity – Protecting federal systems against evolving threats.
- Digital Government and Cloud Services – Driving digital transformation and cloud adoption.
- Enterprise Resource Planning – Streamlining and improving enterprise-level operations.
- Software Development – Creating custom applications to meet unique mission requirements.
“By leveraging our deep expertise in IT service delivery and Agile methodologies, we are committed to enhancing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of DOJ, DHS, and DoD initiatives.”
CIO-SP4 builds on the success of its predecessor, CIO-SP3, whose ordering period has been extended through April 2025 to ensure continuity in IT service procurement. Ariel Partners’ inclusion on the IMTAS team is a testament to the company’s strong reputation for delivering secure, scalable, and impactful solutions in demanding federal environments.
As a certified minority- and woman-owned business headquartered in New York City, Ariel Partners brings a unique blend of technical innovation and mission-driven focus to its clients. With certifications in CMMI Level 3 for Development and Services and compliance with NIST 800-171 cybersecurity standards, the company consistently meets the rigorous demands of government contracting. Through its collaboration with IMTAS on CIO-SP4, Ariel Partners continues to reinforce its commitment to advancing IT excellence in support of federal agencies tasked with protecting the nation and its people.