Draft:Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions
US Government Telecommunications Contract
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Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) is a 15-year, $50 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). Launched in 2017, it is the federal government's primary vehicle for telecommunications and network modernization, designed to replace legacy contracts such as Networx and the Washington Interagency Telecommunications System 3 (WITS 3).[1]
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 Managed by the General Services Administration | |
| Contract Details | |
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| Contract Type | Indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) |
| Agency | General Services Administration (GSA) |
| Ceiling | $50 Billion |
| Duration | 15 Years (Base + Options) |
| Timeline | |
| Awarded | July 31, 2017 |
| Expiration | July 30, 2032 |
| Preceded by |
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| Website | www |
The contract is designated as a "Best-in-Class" (BIC) solution by the Office of Management and Budget, mandating its use by most federal agencies for IT infrastructure requirements including 5G, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.[2]
History and Modernization Goals
The development of EIS was part of the GSA's "Network Services 2020" (NS2020) strategy. Unlike its predecessors, which focused on circuit-switched voice services, EIS was built to facilitate a transition to IP-based technologies and zero-trust security architectures. Initial awardees in 2017 included major incumbents like AT&T and Verizon, alongside newcomers such as MetTel and Granite Telecommunications.[1]
In 2021, the GSA expanded the contract scope to standardize "Mobility-as-a-Service" (MaaS) and 5G offerings, reflecting the shift toward mobile-first government operations.[2]
Transition Challenges and Deadlines
The transition to EIS has been subject to multiple delays, often cited in the biannual FITARA scorecards. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has frequently warned that delays in transitioning from legacy contracts like Networx result in hundreds of millions of dollars in missed savings.[3]
The sheer scale of migrating millions of telecommunications lines has proven difficult. In its Fiscal Year 2024 assessment, the GSA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) officially designated the EIS transition as one of the top management and performance challenges facing the agency, citing complex changes to programs and processes.[4] The GAO's January 2025 "High-Risk Series" report further emphasized the urgent need for critical actions to address these ongoing IT acquisition and management challenges across the federal government.[5]
Due to these complexities—including global supply chain disruptions—the GSA implemented an "Extended Continuity of Service" period. As of March 2026, the transition reaches a critical milestone:
Awarded Vendors
The GSA initially selected ten vendors for the vehicle in 2017, though the list was later refined to nine prime contractors following industry consolidations and protests. These vendors are divided into large and small business categories to help agencies meet socioeconomic contracting requirements.
- Large Businesses: AT&T, BT Federal, Comcast Government Services, Granite Telecommunications, L3Harris Technologies, Lumen Technologies, and Verizon.
- Small Businesses: Core Technologies and MetTel.
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