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Streamlining Procurement for Federal Agencies through Effective GWACs

Presented by: Robert Coen, Deputy Program Director, NITAAC Joanne Woytek, Program Manager and Contract Technical Representative, NASA SEWP Marcello Olasoaga, GWAC Programs, U.S. General Services Administration. Streamlining Procurement for Federal Agencies through Effective GWACs.

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Streamlining Procurement for Federal Agencies through Effective GWACs

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  1. Presented by: Robert Coen, Deputy Program Director, NITAAC Joanne Woytek, Program Manager and Contract Technical Representative, NASA SEWP Marcello Olasoaga, GWAC Programs, U.S. General Services Administration Streamlining Procurement for Federal Agencies through Effective GWACs

  2. “Government-wide acquisition contract” is a contract available for use by all government agencies to procure information technology services and solutions. General Services Administration GWACs are designated by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to Section 5112(e) of the Clinger-Cohen Act, 40 U.S.C. 1412. Note: GWACs are not subject to the Economy Act. What is a GWAC?

  3. Streamlined Acquisitions Most IT solution sets available Pre-negotiated contracts Reduced procurement lead-time Direct ordering capability Access to world class industry partners Supports agencies’ socioeconomic goals Great Government Through Technology – Customer Benefits

  4. Contract vehicles available through GSA: Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Network Services Direct order Agency manages full acquisition life cycle GSA acquisition professionals are available to provide a flexible range of contract support Ordering Options: Customer Managed Acquisition

  5. Agencies may delegate some or all elements of the acquisition process for Turnkey Solution GSA can provide support in the following areas: Technical Acquisition Program and Financial Management GSA Project Managers can: Define requirements Perform market surveys Develop acquisition strategies Run technical evaluation boards Evaluate “Best Value” Determination Manage project post-award activities Fees for services may be applicable Ordering Options: GSA Assisted Acquisition Services

  6. Receive Training to use GWAC and Obtain Delegation of Procurement Authority Develop Acquisition Strategy Define Requirements Issue RFP to All/ Functional Area (E-Buy/RFP To All) Issue task order Send copy of order and SOW to GWAC Center Contract Holders Compete Receive Proposals Evaluate Proposals Order Close out Final Past Performance Evaluation Contractor Performs GWAC Ordering Process

  7. Integrated technology solutions Awarded under FAR 15 – Contracting by Negotiation Base contract period with options One solicitation per GWAC -- may provide for “onramp” at option period if in best interest of the government Pre-qualified pool of contractors GSA establishes labor categories- (offerors propose based on uniform set of definitions) GWAC Features: Contract Level

  8. Small Business GWACs Alliant Small Business VETS 8(a) STARS COMMITS NexGen Enterprise GWACS Alliant Millennia Lite GSA GWACs

  9. Fixed Price (all types), Cost Reimbursement, Time and Material, Labor Hour task orders may be awarded (depending on the GWAC) Limited ability to protest task orders in accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(9) & NDAA 2008 Meets competition requirements through Fair Opportunity GSA’s GWAC Centers offer no-cost advance scope review Contract access fee (CAF) of .75% (.0075 is less than one cent) Alliant & Alliant Small Business Direct order CAF capped at $150,000 Assisted acquisition order capped at $100,000 (support fee negotiated directly with Assisted Acquisition Services) GWAC Features: Order Level

  10. The Alliant program consists of two GWACs: Alliant and Alliant Small Business (SB) Alliant GWAC, open to all prospective bidders Alliant SB, set-aside for small business Global in scope, offering a wide range of information technology services to Federal agency customers Both Alliant and Alliant SB GWACs are multiple award, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (MA – IDIQ) contracts Aligned to the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and DoD’s Enterprise Architecture Next Generation GWACs: Alliant & Alliant Small Business

  11. Solutions-based contracts for information technology services and related products Shortened procurement lead time Highly qualified contractors for award of task orders Paths to achieve socioeconomic goals Limited Protestability - FAR 16.505 and NDAA 2008 Supports competition through fair opportunity process Flexibility of contract GSA’s GWAC Centers offer no-cost advance scope review Determines compatibility with the contract Assists with risk mitigation Available on the GSA GWAC website www.gsa.gov/gwacs GWAC Value to the Customer

  12. Small Business GWAC Center 877-327-8732 Alliant SB Fax: 816-823-1608 Alliant SB E-mail: alliantsb@gsa.gov Alliant SB Website: www.gsa.gov/alliantsb Enterprise GWAC Center Southwest 817-574-4331 Enterprise GWAC Center West 877-534-2208 Alliant Fax: (858) 530-3182 Alliant E-mail: alliant@gsa.gov Alliant Website: www.gsa.gov/alliant GSA GWAC Contacts

  13. Thank you. Marcelo Olascoaga Marcelo.olascoaga@gsa.gov 703-306-6653 Questions?

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