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How can Contract Holders download their CLINs from e-GOS
Currently the functionality does not exist in e-GOS to allow Contract Holders to download their entire CLIN catalogue, but this functionality is being developed for a future build release.
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Does CIO-CS offer Value Added Services to include warranties and maintenance service
Yes. Where applicable, the contractors shall provide site-specific services as required by the Government in all matters relating to the operation and sustenance of CIO-CS commodities and solutions.
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Does CIO-CS allow small business set-asides
Yes. CIO-CS is an Indefinite-Delivery Contract which gives ordering contracting officers the discretion to set delivery orders aside for small business and small disadvantaged business identified in FAR 19.000(a)(3).
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Do I need to ensure fair opportunity for a small business set-aside on CIO-CS
Yes. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, before setting the delivery order aside, the ordering contracting officer must determine if there is a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality and delivery unless one of the exceptions in FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) applies. e-GOS…
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Do I have to purchase a commodity in order to purchase a service
No. Value added services related to the operation and sustenance of the IT equipment, commodities and products can be purchased separately under the contract.
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Do contract holders sell refurbished products
Only if specified by a customer in their delivery order. Contractors are required to provide new commodities rather than used or refurbished commodities unless otherwise specified in an individual delivery order.
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Can you add a primary contact person on the TRP requests similar to bid submissions
Yes. This functionality is available and can be found on the TRP creation screen.
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Can I purchase brand name or equal products
Yes. FAR Subpart 11.104(b) states, brand name or equal purchase descriptions must include, in addition to the brand name, a general description of those salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand name item that an 'equal' item must meet to be acceptable for award.
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Where are the contractor’s e-GOS metrics posted and how often are the metrics updated
Each contract holder contract activity metric is available on the e-GOS homepage. It is located at the top right corner of the page.
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Can I use CIO-CS for professional services
Through its CIO-CS and CIO-SP3 GWACs, NITAAC offers a complete IT portfolio for IT commodities and services. Because the scope of CIO-CS is commodities, services available under that contract relate to the operation and sustenance of the IT equipment, commodities and products such as deployment and installations, warranty and maintenance, training, engineering, design, assessment studies, and…
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