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📢 U.S. Army PEO Enterprise has officially launched Product Lead (PL) #DigitalMarket, replacing the long-standing PL Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Services (#CHESS) program. 🔄 CHESS has been the Army’s mandatory source for #COTS #IT since 1996. Its evolution into Digital Market reflects a transformation to #AI-powered workflows, a modern ordering platform called Digital Marketplace, and new responsibilities like managing ELAs and community-based licensing. 🧭 Strategic Impact for #SmallBiz providers: Clearly this change comes at a time of high volatility in the Army acquisition landscape: ⚠️ #MAPS ($50B) delayed ❌ #MSD ($10B) canceled ⏸️ #ADP 2.0 ($1B) on indefinite hold As traditional vehicle pathways shift, Digital Market could offer an alternative for maintaining Army alignment and positioning for future growth. Stay closely engaged with Digital Marketplace developments to ensure catalog readiness, pricing agility, and digital integration. As CHESS becomes PL Digital Market, the landscape is changing, but mission needs remain. #ArmyIT #DefenseProcurement #DoDTech Red Team Consulting https://lnkd.in/gU9ZjZQe