Cognosante stands as a prominent contractor on the Army's Information Technology Enterprise Solutions 3 Services (ITES-3S) contract, a $12.1 billion Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) vehicle [1]. Operating from September 2018 through June 2028, this contract serves as the Army's primary source for worldwide IT services, enabling Cognosante to deliver comprehensive support to Army, DoD, and other federal agencies without usage fees [1].
The company operates through a joint venture of four federal IT contractors, bringing together AASKI Technology, Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries-Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Inc., Cognosante CDS, LLC, and NetCentrics Corporation. This powerful alliance maintains a workforce exceeding 3,000 professionals and has achieved aggregate task orders valued at over $2.8 billion [1].
Under the leadership of CEO Michele Kang, Cognosante has established itself as a leader in healthcare technology and digital modernization [3]. The company's core capabilities encompass:
- Enterprise infrastructure and infostructure solutions
- Health information exchange (HIE) development for federal agencies [5]
- Comprehensive data management and integration services [5]
- Standards-based translation services including ICD-10, ASC X12 EDI, and HL7 [5]
Cognosante's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through its comprehensive quality management framework and distinguished certifications, including dual CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services—a distinction shared by only about 50 U.S. organizations [4]. The company maintains rigorous quality standards through:
- ISO 9001:2015 certification [2]
- ISO 20000-1:2018 certification for IT service management [2]
- ISO 27001:2013 certification [2]
- Comprehensive security lifecycle management [1]
Recent achievements highlight Cognosante's continued growth and innovation in healthcare technology:
- HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification for privacy and security compliance (2024) [1]
- Third Community Care Referrals and Authorizations Contract award (2024) [2]
- Michele Kang's recognition as a Women in Technology (WIT) "Corporate: Mid-Market Sector" Leadership Award Finalist (2017) [2]
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Services Award (2015) [7]
The company continues to strengthen its market position through strategic developments in data protection, systems infrastructure [4], and healthcare transformation services [3], while maintaining comprehensive service capabilities across all eight ITES-3S Task Areas [2].