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When during the acquisition process is the best time for a virtual industry day
There are advantages to doing one prior to release of your solicitation such as market research or refining your requirements or while the solicitation is open such as addressing concerns or questions from potential offerors and facilitating teaming so you get the best possible proposals. Either time helps you generate interest from the contract holders and focuses attention on your requirements!
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Who needs to be involved in the Virtual Industry Day session
We recommend your Program office including the COR and PM and anyone else who will be involved in the work.
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How long do Virtual Industry Day’s run
You are in full control on the length of time. Typically they can run a few hours or could take a full day.
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Is there a different process involved with assisted acquisitions posting in e-GOS
No. The process remains the same utilizing the procedures outlined in FAR Part 16.505.
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Is there a cap on the 2% assisted acquisition fee
No. There is no cap on the 2% assisted acquisition fee. However, there is a cap on the NITAAC Contract Access Fee (NCAF). Please see the following FAQ which discusses how the NCAF cap is applied here .
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Is the requesting agency responsible for providing the Technical Evaluation Team
Yes. The requesting agency is responsible for designating the Technical Evaluation Team.
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Is the requesting agency allowed to select the winner of the competition
Source selection is based on the criteria set forth in the solicitation. In most cases, the Contracting Officer is the source selection authority. When the Contracting Officer makes the source selection, it is based on input from the Technical Evaluation Team at the requesting agency.
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Is the 2% assisted acquisition fee negotiable
The 2% assisted acquisition fee is non-negotiable.
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Is NITAAC part of the review panel and do they play any part in selection of the awardee
In assisted acquisitions, the NITAAC Contracting Officer (CO) will participate in review meetings to ensure that evaluations are conducted in accordance with the RFP, but the CO does not serve as a voting member. The CO will serve as the source selection authority (see FAR 15.303).
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Is NITAAC offering anything different or unique with its Assisted Acquisitions Services
Yes. Assisted Acquisitions Services from NITAAC are for Information Technology only. Therefore, the expertise offered by NITAAC acquisitions professionals is very specific in nature and isn't diluted by other areas of procurement. In addition, NITAAC Contracting Officers use the NITAAC GWACs for all procurements.
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