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  • What services are included in the 2% assisted acquisition fee
    The assisted acquisition services provided span the entire acquisition life cycle, from market research and acquisition planning through closeout of the order.
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  • What is the responsibility of NITAAC as my Servicing Agency
    In short, NITAAC will serve as your contract shop from pre-award through closeout of the order. Before each assisted acquisition, NITAAC will provide a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Interagency Agreement (IAA is for external NIH customers) that details the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the assisted acquisition.
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  • Does an RFP under CIO-SP3 Small Business have to go out to all prime contractors
    RFPs are released to qualified contract holders based on the grouping and Task Areas selected by the customer, unless an exception to Fair Opportunity applies. Reference Fair Opportunity in your contract.
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  • What is the minimum time for competing a sole source requirement
    The time frame for competing a sole source requirement depends largely on the complexity of the requirement. NITAAC does not impose minimum or maximum time limits on competition. Remember, however, that GWACs are known for speed once the requirements package is complete and submitted. Depending upon complexity, requirements can be awarded in as little as 30 days in many cases.
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  • What is the difference between assisted and direct acquisitions
    For a direct acquisition, the requesting agency conducts the acquisition and administers the order. In a direct acquisition, the requesting agency places an order directly against the Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (the GWAC). NITAAC ensures that all GWAC awardees receive fair opportunity to compete, and in the pre-award phase, NITAAC will assess the SOW, primarily checking for scope issues.…
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  • What is the ceiling threshold on awards when using NITAAC Assisted Acquisition Services
    NITAAC will consider all IT acquisitions. We will, however, assess the resources available at the time of request before determining which acquisitions to accept.
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  • What is expected of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
    Under typical circumstances, a COR has the responsibility/authority to monitor all aspects of the day-to-day administration of a contract, except for issues that deal with time and money. Formally said, a COR does not have the authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract. The COR appointment letter…
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  • What is a FIPS Code and why do I need one
    The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code (FIPS 6-4) uniquely identifies counties and county equivalents in the United States. This is for FPDS-NG reporting.
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  • What are the FAC-COR certified levels for the assisted acquisition services provided by NITAAC
    The certification level of the COR for the assisted acquisition depends on the written policy of the requesting agency for COR appointment to an acquisition. It is within the discretion of the NITAAC Contracting Officer to require a higher level of certification than the requesting agency based on the complexity and/or dollar value of the requirement.
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  • What agencies can NITAAC provide assisted acquisition services to
    NITAAC is authorized to provide assisted acquisitions to all civilian and DOD agencies.
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