In 1996, Congress passed what is now known as the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA), which eliminated the General Services Administration (GSA) as the sole source for acquiring information technology (IT) and allowed other federal agencies to assume a lead contracting role.
The Act was created with one mission in mind: To speed up IT purchasing so that by the time technology got to the buyer, it wasn’t…
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With 8(a) STARS II reaching its contract ceiling, many agencies that relied on the 8(a) STARS II GWAC, must now begin the process of seeking alternative GWACs to meet their socioeconomic requirements.
Every Federal agency with procurement authority is responsible for contributing towards meeting the Federal government-wide small business procurement goals. Each agency must provide the…
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At NITAAC, we are not only fueling modernization across the government, we are leading by example. As one of the federal government’s top sources for ‘everything IT,’ NITAAC has taken the message of modernization to heart and is proud to launch a refreshed experience that will change how agencies acquire new technology. NITAAC’s three easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, Best in Class GWACs – CIO-SP3…
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According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. In fact, small businesses create two-thirds of net new jobs and drive U.S. innovation and competitiveness. The contributions of small businesses are so great that federal legislation has been enacted to ensure that small businesses have fair and equitable access to federal spending.This…
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Only the prime contract holder is subject to the rates under their contract. Reference Prices/Costs in your contract. The rates for the subcontractor (may or may not be another prime contract holder under the GWAC) shall be at the prime and subcontractor discretion.
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The NCAF is paid on each obligated amount based on the funding document. If a labor hour order is incrementally funded, the corresponding fee is based on the incremental funding and not the ceiling. The contractor includes the entire fee (based on the funding of the order) on the first invoice.
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Use of options is covered under FAR Subpart 17.2 - Options.
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You don’t. As with any other contract, the contractor is bound to the prices and rates bid for your requirement. Wages cannot be changed. It is incumbent on the contractor to factor in anticipated wage increases for the personnel bid.
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No. NITAAC does not issue approval letters. Contractors can accept task orders as long as the task order award references the Prime contractor's NITAAC contract number (ex. HHSN2639999000###I).
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Yes, sample scoring sheets are available on our Tools and Templates page. However, the procuring agency contracting officer would be best suited to determine the adequacy of an evaluation scoring sheet based on the evaluation criteria established.
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Many federal agencies lack an understanding of the various types of cloud services available on Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). As a result, agencies are still purchasing cloud services as an add-on to other contracts, something that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) worries could lead to security challenges. What’s more, many federal workers lack the skillsets to…
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NITAAC does not require the D&F and justification for non-DoD contracts be uploaded into the system. You must, however, make sure these documents are included in the official task order file.
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Ricky Clark is the Director of NITAAC. A United States Navy Veteran, Mr. Clark began his federal contracting career with the 87th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Prior to reporting to the National Institutes of Health, Mr. Clark served as a contracting professional at the Patuxent River NAVAIR program where he developed “no ceiling” BPAs and other contracts to support…
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Yes. You can use your own questionnaire. If you need guidance, however, NITAAC has tools and templates available at here.
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Yes. The ten (10) task areas which make up the scope of the GWAC are intended to be a guide only. You can select as many task areas as needed to firmly define your requirement.
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Use of subcontractors is at the discretion of the prime contract holder, subject to advance consent to subcontract provisions as provided in the FAR. If you have specialized requirements, they should be included in your SOW and, if those requirements necessitate the support of a specific subcontractor, it would be incumbent upon the prime to make the necessary business arrangements with that…
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Yes. NITAAC's value-added services are available to customers anytime, including during market research. If you will be using a NITAAC vehicle for your procurement, an SOW/PWS/SOO review is available prior to submitting your requirement into e-GOS.
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No. There are a combination of small businesses and other than small businesses. To determine business size, visit the CIO-SP3 contract holder information page here. Type: FAQ
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For CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business, anyone who is involved in the procurement process may enter information into e-GOS (e.g., contracting officer, contract specialist, COR). Identifying a contracting officer in the system is required and will be verified by NITAAC prior to the release of any solicitation. For CIO-CS any Purchasing Official may enter information into e-GOS.
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Yes. e-GOS is designed for easy collaboration, so both the end user and the contracting officer can remain involved. It is important to note that the contracting officer has the final selection authority for all procurements, and will be verified by NITAAC prior to any RFP or solicitation being released to the eligible contract holders.
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