Acquisition Planning and Execution (APEX) is a web-based system that allows users to electronically develop, save, route for review and approval, and/or print a complete task order requirements’ package using either Netscape or Internet Explorer browsers. In addition, APEX guides customers through the process of scoring contractors' proposals in a Fair Opportunity acquisition scenario. This tool enables customers to enter a single application (a web browser) and access the form templates they need to develop a requirements package that includes the Statement of Work, the Independent Government Cost Estimate, the funding document and other documents as applicable. Users from all over the world can prepare their packages the same way internal users do without worrying about forms accessibility, proper formatting or versioning of software.

This tool is available to any organization that seeks to use certain Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) contracting vehicles. Currently, the tool supports DISA's family of large Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Information Technology (IT) services contracts. These vehicles increase the available services in the IT, Telecommunications, Networking and Information Assurance business areas. New contracts are continually added as they become available.

APEX runs in the web and database space of the “DISA Direct” site. This is DISA's web entry to all acquisition-related services and applications. To get to DISA Direct, go to http://www.ditco.disa.mil/.

Once DISA Direct is accessed, users must register by clicking on the “Create UserID” link in the left menu column. After creating a username and password, users should choose the “Task Order Request” link from the same menu column to access APEX.

Questions should be forwarded to ACQWeb@ncr.disa.mil.