Joint Proposal Calls for Amendment of the FAR to Support Environmental Concerns., A joint proposal requesting to amend the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to focus on the environment and sustainability and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable was issued on August 3, 2023. At NITAAC, protecting our environment is at the forefront of our procurement strategy. In fact, our environmental…
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Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors, and tribal communities to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Now in its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month builds interest in the importance of cybersecurity and the…
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Joint Proposal Calls for Amendment of the FAR to Support Environmental Concerns., A joint proposal requesting to amend the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to focus on the environment and sustainability and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable was issued on August 3, 2023, by the Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space…, Environmentally Responsible Spending, NITAAC takes considerable pride in doing our part to ensure the federal government has access to sustainable products. As agencies look to purchasing commodities, such as laptops and desktops, NITAAC can help. We are committed to providing EPEAT certified laptops, desktops, printers, monitors and servers to meet every federal agencies’ information technology (IT) needs. With almost 4000 EPEAT…
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Watch NITAAC Deputy Director Ricky Clark and a panel of experts discuss the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on IT Modernization and the future of Health IT. Don’t miss this special presentation by Maximus and GovExec TV. The event recording is now available on demand .
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Everything starts with a plan and federal acquisitions is no different. NITAAC’s latest video takes the guesswork out of planning and explains the documents and processes that go into the creation of your Acquisition Plan, and all the ways NITAAC can help. Acquisition planning is an important step in preparing a solicitation and it’s also required by FAR part 7.102. 📽️ Preparing for Acquisition…
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NOTE: There is a newer article available on this topic., Click here to go to that article., During this transition between CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP4, on any task order or delivery order, we encourage the contractors to propose labor rates in line with 2022 or 2023 CPI and for the Ordering Contracting Officers to negotiate those rates at the task order/delivery order contract level at their discretion. If customers have questions or comments, please contact NITAAC Support .
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What is market research? Why is it important? NITAAC’s latest video series answers all this and more. When going through the acquisition process, FAR part 7.102 requires that agencies perform acquisition planning and conduct market research for all procurements. Information technology is changing at a record pace and conducting market research is an essential step towards receiving the best…
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If there is no other takeaway from this month’s Director’s Corner, please understand that we are open for business and both the CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business GWACs are available, and will continue to be available, for agency use. As we head into the end of the fiscal year and approach buying season, NITAAC is here to help you. Our three GWACs, CIO-CS, CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business have…
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There is an adage that simply says, “Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.” This adage is quite apt for the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) solicitation. In our ongoing quest to bring to market the best Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), we’ve, unfortunately, had to wait on the hand of time. Although waiting has admittedly…
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Don't miss the opportunity to join NITAAC Director Brian Goodger for one of two sessions as he details how NITAAC can help the VA meet its mission critical IT needs. From cloud services to cybersecurity to laptops, NITAAC can help the VA get IT done. Want to learn more? Join us at one of the two sessions below:, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 12:30-1:15 PM MDT, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 11:30 AM-12:15 PM MDT, Can't attend either session? Request a complimentary training at nitaacsupport@nih.gov .
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