ETSNext
The current contract for the e-Gov Travel System (ETS2) solution, ConcurGov, will expire in June of 2027. ARC Travel has been working closely with GSA for the past 2-years to solicit and acquire the next generation solution (ETSNext).
On November 27th, GSA announced the award of a 15-year contract to IBM to provide a Travel & Expense (T&E) Technology Managed Service for ETSNext. This new solution promises to deliver a more intuitive and modern experience for federal travelers, including enhanced features like charge card integration, a user-friendly mobile interface, and streamline processes for planning, authorizing, booking, and vouchering travel.
As part of this transition, ARC awarded to ADTRAV and CI Travel (Cruise Ventures Inc.) for Travel Management Center (TMC) services. Transitioning of TMC’s will coincide with go live dates of ETSNext expected in late fiscal year 2025 and replace our current vendors BCD and National Travel.
The ETSNext platform is expected to standardize federal travel processes, improve operational efficiency, and provide government travelers with access to more commercially available features, making federal travel easier and more effective.