Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. NITAAC GWACs are structured in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) principles for government-wide acquisitions of information technology. This ensures structuring of orders that promote the use of performance-based acquisition where practicable, maximum utilization of small and small disadvantaged business, fair opportunity and transparency, and provide the management controls necessary for responsible contract and financial management. NIH provides the OMB with an annual Executive Agent Designation Contract Activity Report highlighting operational and usage information of its GWACs including contract activities, customer satisfaction and small business participation.