Rockville, MD-, Today, the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) announced that it has awarded the final group in the CIO-SP3 Small Business ramp on process and released the names of the more than 200 small business contractors who have been added to the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 Small Business (CIO-SP3 Small Business) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract…, About the Ramp On:, The CIO-SP3 Small Business GWAC contains a provision, Article H.14 "Ramp-on Procedure" that reserves the right of the government to announce an Open Season to open the GWAC to small and disadvantaged businesses. NITAAC began Phase 1 of this process in October 2015. During Phase One, incumbent contract holders that qualified in less than the maximum 10 task areas were given an opportunity to…, About NITAAC:, NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center) is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and is a full service acquisition program that has been designated a federal Executive Agent, authorized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to administer three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)…
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By government and for government attendees only, the inaugural Best-in-Class (BIC) Fair on July 11, 2019 will offer an abundance of food for thought and exhibitors touting their best solutions for the acquisition crowd. The inaugural BIC fair is co-sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). Attendees will be…
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All Three of NITAAC’s Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts Are Now Best in Class NITAAC recently announced that its CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business GWACs have both been designated as Best in Class (BIC) contracting vehicles, following CIO-CS which was designated in December 2017. This news means that all three NITAAC Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) have been proven to use…
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In conjunction with the GSS working group, NITAAC recently announced the availability of Version 4.0 specifications for the Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) program. The GSS Version 4.0 Portal offers Standard Laptop, Desktop and Tablet configurations, as well as Apple products. NITAAC GSS offers a wide array of quality IT products for Government agencies. The Federal Government spends…
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Click here to download Press Release, NITAAC Announces 20 Apparent Successful HUBZone Offerors Under the CIO-SP3 Small Business Ramp-On Solicitation Number NIHJT2016015, Rockville, MD-June 13, 2018, - Today, the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) published in Federal Business Opportunities a notice naming the 20 successful offerors under the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 Small Business (CIO-SP3) Ramp-On Solicitation Number (NIHJT2016015) in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) group of contractors. “The CIO-SP3 Small…, About NITAAC:, The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the NIH, and is a full-service acquisition program that has been designated a federal Executive Agent, authorized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to administer three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for information technology (IT…
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Click here to download Press Release ., Rockville, MD-April 2, 2018, - Today, the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) announced in Federal Business Opportunities an Award Notice for the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 Small Business (CIO-SP3) Ramp On, Solicitation Number NIHJT2016015 - Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ) group. “The CIO-SP3 Small Business ramp-on period is an important…, About NITAAC:, The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and is a full-service acquisition program that has been designated a federal Executive Agent, authorized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to administer three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs…
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The CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business contracts are a viable option for the IT services and solutions needs for all federal agencies. The current contract period of performance (POP) expires on April 29, 2025. NITAAC has received approval to extend the current contract for 12 additional months which now extends the POP through April 29, 2026. This will ensure continuous resource and…, SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, H.2 Ramp-on Procedures, The PCO will periodically review the total number of contractors to ensure adequate competition for task orders throughout the period of performance. Over time, the total number of contractors may fluctuate due to various reasons including industry consolidation, significant changes in the marketplace or advances in technology, general economic conditions, or other reasons. If the PCO determines…
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Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OLAO) announced that Ricky Clark was named director of the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). Since 2021, Clark has served as the Deputy Director of NITAAC. “Ricky has a firm understanding of the needs of the program and will ensure NITAAC’s continued growth and…, About NITAAC:, NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center) is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NITAAC is a full service federal acquisitions program that has been designated an Executive Agent, authorized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to administer three Best in Class (BIC) Government-Wide…
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Join NITAAC Director Ricky Clark at 2025 Defense Outlook Summit to explore strategies for streamlining acquisitions and meeting small business objectives through NITAAC’s GWACs. Gain insights into defense contracting perspectives and learn how innovative solutions and emerging technologies are transforming the defense landscape. NITAAC Contract Holders have a strong track record of supporting…
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The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) has launched NITAAC GO, a mobile application that provides a convenient way for users to stay connected to all of the important aspects of NITAAC acquisitions. Available for download on Android and iOS devices at no cost, NITAAC GO helps users view the most up-to-date information about NITAAC events, training and…, A Personalized Experience, NITAAC GO provides dynamic content, customized to specific user preferences, along with an intuitive interface that allows for easy browsing and registration. Users can receive individually tailored updates based on their unique acquisition needs, along with updates from NITAAC Now., Events, In the contracting community, engagement is critical. The NITAAC Go app provides the latest in acquisition events news, from upcoming tradeshows to the next available NITAAC trainings with a centralized calendar. Curious about an upcoming event? Receive event details, share news of the event or ask a question – it is all just a finger-tap away. Users can also filter events based on their needs., Connect, Request training on utilizing NITAAC’s government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) to ensure that your organization is getting the maximum value possible from each procurement., Search, Experience a powerful search engine that filters content based on your individual user needs, allowing users to look through NITAAC’s catalogue of Contract Holders, Training Events, Industry Events, and NITAAC Now content. Find yourself searching for the same topics repeatedly just to stay up to date? NITAAC GO features both Recent Searches and Saved Searches, helping you to save time while…, About NITAAC:, The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NITAAC is a full service acquisition program that has been designated a federal Executive Agent, authorized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to administer three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (…
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