Army CHESS (Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions) is the main provider of commercial enterprise information technology (IT) solutions, computer software, and hardware for the United States Army.

[1] CHESS allows authorized U.S. Army and other Federal Agency commissioners to easily procure a wide array of IT hardware and services through various contracting vessels.

[2] CHESS allows users to acquire a variety of IT solutions through specific contract vehicles.

This allowed the Army to offer IT solutions at a lower cost, through a large quantity purchasing strategy.

In 2010, CHESS is reported to have helped the Army generate a cost avoidance of $724 million.