U.S. Army Recruits Dell for Servers, Storage and Services

The U.S. Army has selected Dell to provide servers, storage and networking hardware as well as installation and integration services for its Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 2 Hardware (ITES -2H) contract.

The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity ITES-2H contract is a three-year agreement with two one-year extensions and a purchasing ceiling of $5 billion. Dell is one of six prime awardees for the contract.

This is the most recent example of Dell’s 15-year partnership with the Army. As announced in September, Dell was also chosen under the Army’s Desktop Mobile Computing (ADMC-2) contract to provide desktop and notebook computers, displays, printers and peripherals for three years.

“Dell has a long-standing relationship with the Army and a proven track record supporting its mission,” said Troy West, vice president, Dell Federal Business segment. “We appreciate the Army’s confidence in Dell, and we will work hard to support the Army’s efforts around the globe.”

Dell also strives to support the Army through sponsorship of two programs that assist deployed servicemen and their families that are left at home. Through Operation Homelink, Dell distributes computers to families of junior enlisted servicemen so that they can keep in touch during overseas deployments. Dell has donated hundreds of computers since the program started in 2004 at events at Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Campbell and Fort Bragg.

Dell is also a founding member of the Army Spouse Employment Partnership program, created in 2003. Dell employs military spouses in technical support positions, allowing them the opportunity to work from home and stay with Dell through the frequent moves inherent in the military lifestyle. Dell’s participation in the Army Spouse Employment Partnership program was recognized by the Association of Defense Communities for assistance in building essential and sustainable partnerships in defense communities.

Dell supports its employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve by allowing employees called to duty a military leave of absence and providing a compensation package for deployed employees to assist their families in a time of need. Dell also signed a statement of support for the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and has been given the Patriot Award from ESGR recognizing its support of Dell employees serving in the guard and reserves.