Joint Proposal Calls for Amendment of the FAR to Support Environmental Concerns., A joint proposal requesting to amend the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to focus on the environment and sustainability and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable was issued on August 3, 2023, by the Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space…, Environmentally Responsible Spending, NITAAC takes considerable pride in doing our part to ensure the federal government has access to sustainable products. As agencies look to purchasing commodities, such as laptops and desktops, NITAAC can help. We are committed to providing EPEAT certified laptops, desktops, printers, monitors and servers to meet every federal agencies’ information technology (IT) needs. With almost 4000 EPEAT…
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Watch NITAAC Deputy Director Ricky Clark and a panel of experts discuss the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on IT Modernization and the future of Health IT. Don’t miss this special presentation by Maximus and GovExec TV. The event recording is now available on demand .
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What is market research? Why is it important? NITAAC’s latest video series answers all this and more. When going through the acquisition process, FAR part 7.102 requires that agencies perform acquisition planning and conduct market research for all procurements. Information technology is changing at a record pace and conducting market research is an essential step towards receiving the best…
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If there is no other takeaway from this month’s Director’s Corner, please understand that we are open for business and both the CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business GWACs are available, and will continue to be available, for agency use. As we head into the end of the fiscal year and approach buying season, NITAAC is here to help you. Our three GWACs, CIO-CS, CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business have…
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Don't miss the opportunity to join NITAAC Director Brian Goodger for one of two sessions as he details how NITAAC can help the VA meet its mission critical IT needs. From cloud services to cybersecurity to laptops, NITAAC can help the VA get IT done. Want to learn more? Join us at one of the two sessions below:, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 12:30-1:15 PM MDT, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 11:30 AM-12:15 PM MDT, Can't attend either session? Request a complimentary training at nitaacsupport@nih.gov .
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Interagency agreements must be received by August 1, 2023 for, new, Assisted Acquisitions to be awarded by the end of the fiscal year. For any inquiries, please contact NITAAC at 1.888.773.6542 or email NITAACsupport@nih.gov . We are here to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
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Are you ready to support you agency with the best prices on notebooks, desktops, tablets and thin/zero client products? The GSS V9 systems offer many options to meet mission needs, including enabled security, upgraded memory/storage, imaging, docking stations, warehousing, asset tagging and more. GSS solutions include the following terms and conditions: EPEAT, Energy Star, Section 508, as well as…
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By Jason Miller | @jmillerWFED May 18, 2020, 9:57 am Over the last 25 years, during the era of the governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) and governmentwide multiple-award contracts (MACs) it’s difficult to remember the last time when one of those vehicles hit its total dollar ceiling. Not Alliant at $50 billion. Not Networx at $20 billion. Not even Veterans Technology Services (VETS)…, Raising the ceiling is one option, One option to fix this situation is for GSA to modify 8(a) STARS II by raising its ceiling, say by another $5-to-$7 billion. The other is to fast-track the 8(a) STARS III vehicle. GSA issued the draft solicitation last summer. “GSA is exploring its options regarding the 8(a) STARS II GWAC; however, at this time, there is no guarantee of additional contract value being made available. In the…, Customers need a Plan B, But for 8(a) companies who had been working for months or years with customer agencies to put work on STARS II, moving to NITAAC or another existing contract isn’t always easy. NetImpact Strategies Wilson said she has customers who liked STARS so much they haven’t or didn’t use other 8(a) or small business vehicles. “Our customers are trying to figure out what to do, and part of it is me trying…
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NITAAC is committed to ensuring our contract holders can successfully respond to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives on software attestation and enhancing the security of the software supply chain (M-22-18 and M-23-16). NITAAC supports the use of the CISA common form and encourages all our contract holders to adhere to the deadlines outlined by the OMB. Starting three months…
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In February, we informed you about a United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum, M-22-18 , that required federal agencies to comply with the guidelines regarding ensuring the safety and integrity of third-party software on federal information technology systems. This memorandum applied to the use of firmware, operating systems, applications, cloud-based software, and general…, Key Dates to Know:, Deadline Extended! , The deadline for collecting forms from software providers has changed. Previously, federal agencies had until June 11 to collect the forms from providers of critical software and until Sept. 14 from providers of non-critical software. This has been extended and agencies are now required to collect self-attestation forms from, critical, software providers three months after the final common form is approved by OMB, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRD). In addition to collecting the forms from critical software providers, agencies also must collect self-attestation forms for all software providers six months after the final common form is approved by OMB, under the PRD. The common form clarifies the baseline software…, Alternatives to Attestation:, The self-attestation form also provides an alternative to self-attestation. As an alternative to self-attestation, a software provider may engage a certified FedRAMP third-party assessor organization (3PAO) to confirm that its software complies. , Open Period for Comment:, On April 27, 2023, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a 60-day Request for Comment on a draft version of the secure software self-attestation common form. The request for comments is open until, June 26, 2023, . Contract holders wishing to provide feedback can do so at Regulations.gov . We encourage our Contract Holders to become familiar with these requirements and to provide industry comments on the draft attestation common form. , NITAAC Is Here for You, As more information is provided, NITAAC will be sure to keep you apprised of any changes in the timeline or other deliverables that will have a direct impact on your businesses. To read the Executive Order, visit https://www.nist.gov/itl/executive-order-14028-improving-nations-cybersecurity . To learn more about the OMB Memo, visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/M-22-18.…
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