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Will e-GOS be modified to identify whether or not the procurement is an assisted acquisition
No. All procurements, whether assisted or direct, will appear the same in e-GOS to all eligible contract holders.
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Will I be charged both the NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) and an assisted acquisition fee
Yes. The assisted acquisition fee is calculated in addition to the obligated amount plus the NCAF. (IGCE/Contractor Proposal Amount + NCAF) + Assisted Order Fee = Total Effort Amount
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Will NITAAC assist with acquisition strategy and planning
Yes. NITAAC will provide assistance during the pre-solicitation process.
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Will NITAAC provide/assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if one is not available by the requesting agency
No. The requesting agency must provide a COR.
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Will NITAAC write the scope of work for the requesting agency
The NITAAC Contracting Officer will assist the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in refining the scope of work.
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Will the requesting agency receive small business credit on assisted acquisitions provided by NITAAC
Yes. The requesting agency will receive small business credit. The NITAAC Contracting Officer will ensure that the requesting agency's code is cited in FPDS.
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Who should use BIC solutions
BIC solutions should be considered and used “to the maximum extent practicable” by acquisition professionals government-wide, per OMB Memo M-17-22 .
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Why should you use a BIC solution
Generally speaking, agencies should use BIC solutions to save time and money. Acquisition professionals can confidently use and recommend BIC solutions, knowing that they have undergone thorough vetting processes. 1. BIC solutions help direct agencies to solutions that offer favorable, pre-negotiated terms and rates while avoiding the time-consuming process of having to conduct a new (and…
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What is a Best in Class (BIC) solution
Best in Class (BIC) means that something has been designated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as a preferred governmentwide solution that: 1. Allows acquisition experts to take advantage of pre-vetted, governmentwide contract solutions; 2. Supports a governmentwide migration to solutions that are mature and market-proven; 3. Assists in the optimization of spend, within the…
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Does the Nonmanufacturer Rule apply when purchasing from the GSS Catalog
Yes. The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) applies to orders over $25,000 that are set aside for small businesses and provides a mechanism for VARs to offer products they do not manufacture themselves. However, the NMR requires that a small business performing under a set-aside contract/order must provide the product of a small business manufacturer unless the Small Business Administration (SBA) has…, For additional information:, Nonmanufacturer rule | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
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