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Do all contract holders see the questions that other contract holders ask or the answers that I submit
Yes. All eligible contract holders see the questions and answers once they are released by the government. Any question(s) not answered by the government are not viewable by the contract holders.
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If we receive a modification to delete items prior to paying the NCAF can we reduce the fee for items deleted in the modification
Yes. Please contact NITAAC in such a situation for assistance.
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Can I modify an order once it is placed
Yes. Modifications can be issued as long as they are within scope of the initial order. In general, if the modification does not change the nature of the work and was within the contemplation of the parties when the order was formed, the modification falls within scope of the initial order.
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Who manages the past performance evaluations
The contracting officer manages the past performance evaluations.
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Who is responsible for remitting the NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) to NITAAC
The contract holder is responsible for paying the appropriate NCAF to NITAAC.
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Where can I go to find clauses on the master contracts
NITAAC maintains a copy of the master contracts on the website . That is where you'll find all the clauses. Simply click on the contract of your choice in the navigation bar at the top of the page, and select Contract Conformed from the drop-down menu.
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Is there oversight of NITAAC GWACs
Yes. NITAAC GWACs are structured in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) principles for government-wide acquisitions of information technology. This ensures structuring of orders that promote the use of performance-based acquisition where practicable, maximum utilization of small and small disadvantaged business, fair opportunity and transparency, and provide the management…
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How will OMB know that agencies are complying with the requirement to purchase 80% of their basic laptop and desktop needs through the three approved vehicles
OMB will measure spend through the contract vehicles and agency compliance with purchasing standard configurations. Spend Through Approved Vehicles – OMB will collect transition plans from agencies as part of the February 28, 2016, Integrated Data Collection (IDC). Standard Configurations - The Memo requires the contract managers of the approved vehicles (NASA, GSA, and HHS) to report agency…
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What if the vehicles are not performing as expected
Annually, OMB, working with the WCT, will review input from users and vendors, to evaluate the performance of the approved contract vehicles. Based on these factors, the list of approved vehicles will be modified, if necessary.
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How did the Workstations Category Team determine the standard configurations
The Workstations Category Team (WCT), led by NASA and consisting of over 27 agencies, conducted extensive data analysis of the Government’s largest laptop and desktop contracts and determined that about 90% of basic laptop and desktop needs could be met through common standard configurations. The policy mandates that agencies buy one of the five standard configurations for at least 80% of basic…
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