Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)

Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) is the primary government-wide acquisition contract vehicle managed by GSA for federal telecommunications, networking, and IT infrastructure services, replacing the legacy Networx and Washington Interagency Telecommunications System (WITS) contracts.

What is Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)?

EIS is a multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicle administered by the General Services Administration (GSA) that enables federal agencies to purchase a broad range of telecommunications and infrastructure services from a pre-qualified pool of vendors. The contract covers services including voice, data, internet, cloud networking, managed security, and mobility solutions. Agencies issue task orders directly against EIS without conducting full and open competition, saving significant procurement lead time. EIS replaced the legacy Networx contract and was structured to give federal agencies a modernized path to next-generation network infrastructure. Contractors on EIS must meet rigorous technical, financial, and security requirements to hold a seat on the vehicle. Because EIS spans nearly every federal civilian agency, it represents one of the largest IT contract vehicles in the federal market, with a ceiling exceeding $50 billion. Vendors should monitor agency transition task orders closely, as agencies continue migrating services from legacy vehicles to EIS.

Why EIS matters for government contractors

For IT and telecommunications firms, EIS is a critical entry point into the federal civilian market. Holding an EIS contract gives a vendor a preferred-vendor status across dozens of federal agencies without needing to win individual competitive contracts for each engagement. Agencies managing large network transitions generate substantial task order activity, and firms with EIS vehicles can respond rapidly to those needs. Review the contract vehicles guide for comparison with other major IT vehicles.

Example

A mid-size telecommunications company wins a seat on EIS and is then approached by the Department of Veterans Affairs to quote on a nationwide voice and data consolidation project. Because EIS is already in place, the VA issues a task order directly, bypassing the lengthy competitive solicitation process and allowing the project to begin within weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EIS replace in federal telecommunications contracting?

EIS replaced the GSA Networx Universal and Networx Enterprise contracts as well as the Washington Interagency Telecommunications System (WITS) 3 contract. Federal agencies were required to transition all legacy Networx services to EIS by a government-set deadline, making EIS the default vehicle for federal telecom needs.

Can small businesses compete on EIS?

Yes. EIS includes a mix of large and small business prime contractors, and large primes are required to submit subcontracting plans that create opportunities for small businesses. Small businesses can also partner with EIS primes as subcontractors or teaming partners to access this market.

How does an agency issue a task order under EIS?

An agency identifies its requirements, issues a task order request to the relevant EIS awardees in the applicable service category, evaluates responses, and selects a vendor. The process is governed by the EIS contract terms and the agency's own ordering procedures, and is significantly faster than a standalone competitive procurement.

Is EIS limited to IT services?

EIS is focused on telecommunications and IT infrastructure, voice, data, networking, cloud transport, managed security, and related managed services. It does not cover general IT professional services; agencies needing those services would use vehicles like OASIS or HCaTS instead.