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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 assist with acquisition strategy and planning
Yes. NITAAC will provide assistance during the pre-solicitation process.
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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 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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Whose agency procurement requirements will NITAAC follow – yours or ours
NITAAC will always adhere to the FAR supplement of your agency. It is, after all, your requirement and we are here to help make it happen just as if your agency was doing the procurement.
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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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