With over 31,000 cybersecurity incidents affecting government agencies in 2018 alone, it is no surprise that government and industry come together for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) every October to inform Americans about the importance of cybersecurity. And while this year’s NCSAM is over, the need for cybersecurity solutions is not. As highlighted by the 2018 Annual Federal…
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Is setting up an IDIQ right for your agency?, In U.S. Federal government contracting, IDIQ is an abbreviation of the term indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity. This is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period. IDIQs are also sometimes called "Task Orders" or "Delivery Order Contracts." There are a few instances when establishing a unique agency IDIQ contract may be an…, IDIQ contracts require a time investment, Setting up an individual IDIQ contract can be both labor and time intensive. Using a GWAC gives agencies the flexibility of having their own contract without the hassle of setting it up. , Leveraging an existing vehicle does not mean you lose ownership, Many agencies set up IDIQs because they are concerned about losing ownership. With NITAAC, that is not the case. Agencies have control of their awards from start to finish. Agencies write their own requirements, determine their own timeframes and, ultimately, select their own awardees, from our pool of pre-qualified contract holders. NITAAC simply leverages our contracting expertise to help…, Realize cost savings, When an agency uses NITAAC, they benefit from improved pricing because our rates are pre-negotiated at the master contract level, which means they are already the lowest available rates. And, because our contracts are pre-competed, additional competition could further drive down costs at the task/delivery order level. Put simply, NITAAC allows for economies of scale in order to reduce per unit…, Reduce timeframes and no protests under $10 million, And since time is money, agencies can reduce their timeframes by using our GWACs. On average, task delivery orders can be awarded in 30 days or less. And, there are no protests under $10 million. Furthermore, agencies can also use GWACs to meet their small business goals under an exception to fair opportunity. And, NITAAC GWACs all carry the Best in Class designation., IDIQs are a powerful tool in the contracting officers’ toolbox, IDIQs do have a role in federal procurement but for agencies looking to have a more streamlined procurement, or those that don’t have the time to invest in setting up their own IDIQ, NITAACs GWACs are an ideal option.
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Can you imagine a single program that provides all your IT acquisition needs? Stop imagining! NITAAC is the premier IT GWAC program for all your IT services, solutions, and commodity needs. With its unparalleled customer support, NITAAC offers the most streamlined and cost-effective GWAC program for government agencies.
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Need improved cybersecurity? Looking to migrate, consolidate or optimize? The Best in Class CIO-SP3 GWAC has got you covered with a full range of quality contracting services for information technology services and solutions.
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Federal IT challenges are solved every day with CIO-SP3 Small Business, a Best in Class GWAC offering emerging technology solutions and services. CIO-SP3 Small Business features a wide variety of leading small business innovators and can be used by any federal, civilian or DoD agency to fulfill IT requirements and socioeconomic goals.
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The Chief Information Officer – Commodities and Solutions Government-Wide Acquisition Contract is a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $20 billion. This contract is intended to provide off-the-shelf information technology (IT) commodities and solutions
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NITAAC Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (NITAAC-GSS) is the preferred OMB source for obtaining desktops, laptops, monitors, software and hardware at a competitive price.
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NITAAC delivers "best fit" support with warranted, FAC-C Level-III certified contracting professionals who handle your complete procurement life cycle from market research to closeout. We use agile acquisition techniques to fulfill mission-critical IT objectives for federal civilian and DOD agencies; crafting compliant solutions that deliver on time and within budget.
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The key to getting the right IT solution for your agency is knowing what you actually need. It may seem obvious, but sometimes agencies need business advisors to ask the foundational questions in order to develop the appropriate acquisition strategy and requirements. If you can identify a bona fide need, and you have an idea of what success might look like, NITAAC Assisted Acquisitions is ready…
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Through outreach and education programs, federal agencies are collaborating in new ways to create opportunities in contracting for small business. By Robert Coen, Former Director The federal government has worked hard towards its goal of awarding 23 percent of prime contracts to small businesses, and for the past two years we’ve met that goal. In fiscal year 2014, agencies awarded 24.99…, ,
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