Frequently Asked Questions

For a direct acquisition, the requesting agency conducts the acquisition and administers the order. In a direct acquisition, the requesting agency places an order directly against the Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (the GWAC). NITAAC ensures that all GWAC awardees receive fair opportunity to compete, and in the pre-award phase, NITAAC will assess the SOW, primarily checking for scope issues. Requesting agencies must be prepared to take on the various responsibilities in the acquisition lifecycle from planning and order execution to contract administration. While NITAAC manages the GWAC, we do not participate in the administration of the task/delivery order after award.
 

For an assisted acquisition, the servicing agency (NITAAC) conducts the acquisition and administers the order on behalf of the requesting agency for a fee. In an assisted acquisition, the servicing agency and requesting agency enter into an Interagency Agreement, pursuant to which the servicing agency performs acquisition activities on behalf of the requesting agency such as awarding the contract, task order or delivery order. To begin an order with NITAAC Assisted Acquisitions, call the NITAAC Customer Support Center at 1.888.773.6542.