With the current CIO-CS GWAC set to expire in April 2025, NITAAC has the recompete efforts well underway, with a name change in the works. The GWAC resulting from the CIO-CS recompete will be known as The Store, short for Chief Information Officer - Commodities Store. Acquisition planning took place in the fall of 2023 and has been completed. Currently internal documents are being drafted and…
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Hear from NITAAC Director Brian Goodger as he discusses the latest extension of CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business contract vehicles, providing valuable insights and guidance for federal agencies navigating the procurement process. 📽️ Watch the video Read the Director's Corner article .
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NITAAC is pleased to announce our top Contract Holders for Q2. Congratulations and thank you for helping agencies meet their IT mission needs., CIO-SP3, Contract Holders:, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. HYGEIA SOLUTIONS PARTNERS, LLC MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. , CIO-SP3 Small Business, Contract Holders:, GUIDEHOUSE DIGITAL, LLC LINTECH GLOBAL, INC. VALIANT SOLUTIONS, LLC , CIO-CS, Contract Holders:, RED RIVER TECHNOLOGY LLC NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. DLT SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Don't miss NITAAC Deputy Director Ricky Clark at the ACT-IAC AI within the Government discussion panel as they explore proactive AI strategies, review processes for AI solutions and the benefits he discusses and threats of AI adoption. Gain insights into staying ahead with advancements, forging innovative partnerships and navigating ethical dilemmas for responsible AI deployment. Want to learn…
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At NITAAC, protecting our environment is at the forefront of our procurement strategy. In fact, our environmental best practices have been lauded for five consecutive years by the Global Electronics Council, which owns and manages the EPEAT Purchaser Awards. The awards recognize excellence in sustainable procurement of EPEAT-registered products. NITAAC is one of a few Government-Wide Acquisition…
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Thank you for your patience while awaiting the extension of CIO-SP3. We value you as our customer and want to make sure your IT mission objectives can be awarded better – faster – cheaper with our suite of IT contracting vehicles. It is no secret that the award of the CIO-SP4 GWAC has been delayed for some time. The reality is the predicament around CIO-SP4 is nothing new. In recent years,…
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Last month the Administration released a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, which had some implications for how NITAAC Contract Holders do business with federal agencies. In this article, we highlight key takeaways from the proposed budget that will shape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), IT modernization, cybersecurity and health IT initiatives. , Here are a few key takeaways:, Artificial Intelligence , The budget allocates over $2 Billion for National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) research and development in AI and other emerging technologies. Additionally, it provides $30 million to continue NSF’s pilot for the National AI Research Resource for a second year. The budget also earmarks $455 million to advance AI in science and technology and to enhance AI’s safety, security and resilience at the…, IT Modernization, Overall, 15 agencies are slated to experience either a decrease or no change in their IT modernization budget for 2025. The proposed FY2025 budget seeks a $75.1 Billion budget for IT spending across civilian agencies, which is slightly higher than the $74.4 Billion requested for FY2024. The primary focus lies in assessing agencies’ progress in IT modernization, identifying the right investments…, Cybersecurity , In the proposed budget for FY2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would be given an extra $103 million to strengthen defenses against hackers targeting federal DoD and civilian networks. Also, $470 million would be allocated to equip CISA with network tools like endpoint detection and response capabilities to protect federal assets. CISA would get $41 million for “…, Health IT , The FY2025 budget proposal would allocate over $369 Billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, it does not designate funding specifically for new iterations of the VA’s modernized electronic health record system. This proposed budget marks a roughly 10% increase compared to the estimated FY2024 budget, which aims to boost spending on various department-wide initiatives. These…, Whether you’re interested in Cybersecurity, Health IT or AI,, there are still huge opportunities to award on the CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business GWAC vehicles, ! Enjoy a streamlined order placement process and a robust 5-year performance period for each task order awarded, extending well beyond the October 29, 2024 sunset date. No need to hold back for CIO-SP4 — awards can be made right up to the final day! This gives more flexibility to quickly implement IT projects. Questions? Visit our website at www.nitaac.nih.gov, email NITAACsupport@nih.gov or…
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NITAAC has received approval to extend the period of performance for the CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business GWACs to October 29, 2024. With this extension, NITAAC is open for business and both CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business are available for agency use through the fiscal year. This extension ensures that NITAAC can continue fulfilling mission-critical IT task and delivery orders. Also,…
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NITAAC and the e-GOS Support team are pleased to offer an additional training to CIO-CS vendors and their delegated staff. Specifically, this training will focus on CLIN management using the Technology Refreshment Process (TRP) portion of e-GOS. This training will be eligible for registration via the Contract Holders portal in the coming days, with the first weekly TRP training starting on, Friday, May 3rd at 1:00PM EDT, . We encourage CIO-CS Contract Holders to register for this training, as we believe it offers a comprehensive view of CLIN management within NITAAC’s e-GOS application. Visit our Contract Holder Portal for more information and additional training dates! Please contact NITAAC Support with any questions: 1.888.773.6542 or email NITAACsupport@nih.gov .
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NITAAC is where government agencies go for IT acquisition. So of course, we provide the training needed to excel in the complex world of government acquisitions. Our training opportunities provide a comprehensive understanding of NITAAC’s Best in Class Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), plus details of their unique benefits and advantages. Federal employees earn two Continuous…, , If you’ll be in the Charleston, SC area and attending the Joint-Base Charleston Expo on Wednesday, May 8, join us for a free federal training session. NITAAC Monthly GWACs Training Session Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00PM – 3:00PM ET (Virtual) Visit our Training webpage for more information and additional training dates!
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