Vehicles

Government contract vehicles are pre-negotiated agreements that streamline the procurement process for government agencies, enabling them to efficiently acquire goods and services from qualified vendors like Ares. These vehicles provide a structured, compliant framework for purchasing, ensuring competitive pricing, transparency, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Think of them as fishing licenses: they grant agencies access to a stocked pond of pre-approved vendors, like Ares, ensuring they can “cast their line” and quickly reel in the expertise and solutions they need without navigating complex procurement waters. By leveraging these contract vehicles, government buyers can access Ares’ expertise in IT services, cybersecurity, and innovative solutions without the need for lengthy procurement processes. Examples of contract vehicles include General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), all designed to simplify and expedite the acquisition of high-quality, mission-critical support. Ares provides the government direct access to our services through the following IDIQs: