Accelerating Public Sector Innovation in Illinois
Through the Illinois JPMC Contract, AHEAD and Dell deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology to state and local agencies—without the need for an RFP.
STREAMLINED PROCUREMENT, MAXIMUM VALUE
AHEAD accelerates government innovation by delivering secure, modern, and cost-effective digital solutions to Illinois agencies and public entities. As a Dell Titanium Black Partner and strategic consulting leader, we modernize infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and drive efficiency through automation and cloud solutions. Our full-service model aligns with Illinois’ priorities to help agencies move faster, operate smarter, and better serve their communities.
The Dell JPMC Contract (P-72306 / CMT4040325) was awarded by the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) under the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS). Established under the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525), it gives agencies and institutions across Illinois a compliant, competitively bid path to acquire Dell solutions through AHEAD.
FULL DELL PORTFOLIO ON CONTRACT
PowerEdge, VXRail, PowerOne, modular platforms
PowerVault, Unity, PowerMax, PowerStore, PowerScale, ECS, Isilon
NICs, switches, racks, CPUs, drives, controllers
Installation, migration, training, maintenance, monitoring, support
Integration, implementation, advisory (via SOWs)
Dell Cloud Manager, APEX subscriptions, Dell cloud storage
- Headquartered in Chicago, with deep public sector expertise
- Dell Titanium Black Partner – top 3% globally
- 2025 North America Server Sales Partner of the Year
- 450+ Dell technical certifications across AHEAD engineers
- BEP partner SDI Presence built into the contract
- Proven capabilities in modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI
- Authorized Dell Advanced Services Delivery Partner with 24 delivery competencies
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE FOR ILLINOIS
AHEAD pairs purpose-built integration with disciplined lifecycle management so Illinois organizations can deploy fast and operate with confidence.
Engineered rack, network, and edge integration customized for your business
- Pre-deployment configuration
- Rack integration
- Warehousing and kitting
- Global reach and logistics capabilities
- Large-scale edge AI solutions
- Appliances and embedded hardware
Bring clarity to your IT procurement, lifecycle, and asset management programs
- Streamlined edge and multi-site deployments
- Unparalleled supply chain visibility
- Complete transparency for asset lifecycle
and financials - Enriched data experience
SOLVING ILLINOIS’ MOST PRESSING IT NEEDS
AHEAD delivers secure cloud access, proactive monitoring, and rapid response services.
Modern platforms for citizen services, distance learning, and digital inclusion.
Cloud transformation strategies, automation, and Research-as-a-Service for universities.
HOW TO LEVERAGE THE CONTRACT
The AHEAD + Dell contract with the State of Illinois can be accessed using the following references:
*Reminder: BidBuy accepts P-72306 or 25-448DOIT-INFOT-P-72306. The Comptroller only accepts CMT4040325.
- 25-448DOIT-INFOT-P-72306 – Full BidBuy reference
- P-72306 – Short BidBuy number (pricing, amendments)
- CMT4040325 – Comptroller tracking (spend history, fiscal records)
- BidBuy → Search P-72306 or 25-448DOIT-INFOT-P-72306
- Comptroller Database → Search CMT4040325 or AHEAD, Inc.
- Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) → Confirms vendor eligibility (AHEAD, Inc. – #0668957)
- CMS Joint Purchasing Program (JPP) → Required for local governments, schools, nonprofits
Download our Solution Brief to learn more about how AHEAD and Dell work together to deliver innovative solutions to the public sector.
DISCLAIMER
This information is provided for awareness only. The Dell JPMC (Contract P-72306 / CMT4040325) was awarded by the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) under the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS). Use of this contract is governed by the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525) and applicable CPO-GS policies.