Proposing subcontractors to perform work at the task order level does not require NITAAC approval. Approval will reside with the OCO. Contractors that are awarded a contract based on a FAR 9.601(1) Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) are required to obtain NITAAC PCO approval prior to replacing, adding, or deleting team members. Reference Replacement of Team Members under a FAR 9.601(1)…
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Yes. All products and services on the CIO-CS contract are commercially available.
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Because items offered under CIO-CS span the entire scope of IT commodities and value added services, many may not be subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitations Act of 1973. However, if the customer agency requires IT products that are subject to Section 508, this requirement should be included in the delivery order. Article H.8 provides the applicable provision to be used by HHS customers. …
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All CIO-SP3 Small Business contract holder on-and off-site rates can be obtained by logging into e-GOS here. You can also visit the contract holder information page of each contract holder in the Contract Holder Directory. In the Contract Holder directory, you can select the… Type: FAQ
The NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) for the CIO-SP3 Small Business contract is .55% with a cap of $150,000 for any task order base or optional period (not to exceed 12 months) with funding in excess of $27 Million.
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Yes. When defining the order in e-GOS, select the WOSB set-aside option and a complete listing of woman owned small businesses will appear. You must then deselect all the companies that are NOT Economically Disadvantaged. You can find the socioeconomic status of each contract holder in the Contract Holder Directory. Before setting aside an acquisition, keep in mind The “Rule of Two” as set out in…
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No. NITAAC only sends your requirements package to contract holders who were awarded contracts in ALL of the task areas defined in your requirement. NITAAC automatically excludes those contract holders who are not qualified to submit proposals for your requirement.
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Like any federal contract action, federal appropriation law and FAR guidelines govern funding of options. Primary considerations are contract type used, the Bona Fide Needs Rule, and whether the services are severable or non-severable.
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No. The NCAF is not included in contract holder fully burdened rates under either the CIO-SP3 or CIO-SP3 Small Business GWACs. Therefore, the NCAF should be listed as a separate line item in contractor proposals as detailed in Article G.8 (NIH Contract Access Fee Remittance) of the CIO-SP3 or CIO-SP3 Small Business conformed contracts.
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