CHESS

Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions is the U.S. Army's mandatory source for commercial IT hardware, software, and services. CHESS provides enterprise license agreements, hardware acquisition programs, and IT solutions through pre-competed contract vehicles.

Army organizations must use CHESS for most commercial IT purchases. Understanding CHESS offerings and ordering procedures helps contractors participate in Army IT markets either as CHESS contract holders or through CHESS acquisition pathways. CHESS emphasizes volume pricing, standardization, and streamlined acquisition.