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How Can GSA Help Meet Your IT Requirements ? GWAC. What is a GWAC?. A Governmentwide Acquisition Contract is defined as a task or delivery order contract for information technology . Contracts established by one agency for governmentwide use
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What is a GWAC? A Governmentwide Acquisition Contract is defined as a task or delivery order contract for information technology. • Contracts established by one agency for governmentwide use • Operated by an Executive Agency designated by the OMB • Pursuant to Section 5112(e) of the Clinger-Cohen Act 2
GWAC Program - Goals and Objectives • Provide integrated IT solutions to satisfy customers’ evolving needs • Sustain access to premier IT solutions • Exceptionally Qualified Industry Partners • Meet socio-economic goals • Complement other GSA contracts • Create pathways to success for effective industry partners 3
Alliant & Alliant SB Provide • Comprehensive and flexible solutions- based contracts for information technology services and related products • Highly qualified contractors for award of task orders • Pre-competed, easy-to-use contracts • Streamlined ordering procedures • Shortened procurement lead time • A full spectrum of contract types • Paths to achieve socioeconomic goals • Limited protestability- FAR 16.505 and NDAA 2008 • Supports the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 projects and goals • Training and support from Alliant GWAC team 4
Alliant Basic Contract Scope • General • Information Technology (IT) Services and IT Services-based Solutions Contract aligned with FEA/DoDEA • Robust scope that provides access to a range of complementary management, technical, and other support services • IT Services-based solutions may include ancillary non-IT components as long as they are integral and necessary to accomplishing the IT solution 11
Alliant Scope Review Process How to submit a scope review request Client submits request for compatibility review to: Alliant: AlliantSowReview@gsa.gov Alliant SB and other SB GWACs: sowreview@gsa.gov 12
Alliant Ordering Accessing the Alliant GWACs • Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) • GWAC office provides training and issues DPA • Agency contracting shop conducts acquisition and task order administration • Fee of 0.75% included in contractor labor rates • Interagency assisting entities • Third-party conducts acquisition • Fees negotiated between customer agency and assisted services organization 13
Alliant DelegationTraining & Websites • Training Options • Webinars • Online • Conference Call • Onsite Training • Contact Director of Client Support for more information (mimi.bruce@gsa.gov) or (877) 534-2208 • Website • Alliant website – www.gsa.gov/alliant • Alliant SB website – www.gsa.gov/alliantsb 14
Small Business GWAC Center Resources Procuring Contracting Officer:Greg Byrd (816) 823-4356 Small Business GWAC Center (877) 327-8732 Alliant SB E-mail: alliantsb@gsa.gov Alliant SB Website: http://www.gsa.gov/alliantsb - Alliant SB Contract - Alliant SB Ordering Guide 15
Enterprise GWAC Center Resources GWAC Contracting Officer:Paul Martin (858) 530-3176 Enterprise GWAC Center - West (877) 534-2208 Alliant E-mail: alliant@gsa.gov Alliant Website: http://www.gsa.gov/alliant - Alliant Contract - Alliant Ordering Guide 16