This depends on the requesting agency. Internal to NIH, the funds would be transmitted via a CAN transfer. External to NIH, the funds would be transferred via the Interagency Agreement (IAA) or Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) process under the advance payment authority.
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Yes. Please refer to the PALT located at https://nitaac.nih.gov/services/assisted-acquisitions .
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The responsibility of the NITAAC Contracting Officer (CO) for the assisted acquisition spans the entire acquisition life cycle, from market research and acquisition planning through close out of the order. NITAAC COs go beyond standard duties to assist with functions such as revising the SOW/SOO/PWS, and helping to develop Justifications for Exception to Fair Opportunity. While NITAAC offers such…
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Yes, like the NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF), the 2% assisted acquisition fee applies only to the obligated amount.
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Yes. The OMB Memo issued 9/6/2011 which discusses FAC-COR requirements may be found at https://www.fai.gov/sites/default/files/pdfss/FAC-COR_20Sep2011.pdf .
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Yes. Reference, Ramp-On Procedure, and, Ramp-Off Procedure, in your contract.
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NITAAC is not authorized to offer any discounts on the assisted acquisition fee.
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No, the fee cap memos apply only to the NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) on our GWACs.
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No. A justification is not needed to use Assisted Acquisition Services from NITAAC. However, if your organization is outside of the NIH, an Interagency Agreement (IAA) is required. Click here to locate and download an IAA form under the heading, "Assisted Acquisitions."
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In accordance with FAR 17.5, the Requesting Agency is required to document the analysis that was completed to determine that NITAAC is the Best Procurement Approach. The Best Procurement Approach/Release documentation must be signed by the appropriate authority from the Requesting Agencies procurement office.
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