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Open Acquisition System. Plan forward with Microsoft. Agenda. Overview nGAP Capabilities OAS Features, Advantages, & Benefits (FAB) OAS Footprint Deployment on Azure. Overview. Cradle-to-pay government contracting Web-based application development by nGAP
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Open Acquisition System Plan forward with Microsoft
Agenda • Overview • nGAP Capabilities • OAS Features, Advantages, & Benefits (FAB) • OAS Footprint • Deployment on Azure
Overview • Cradle-to-pay government contracting • Web-based application development by nGAP • Integrates to external government and commercial systems • Offers full accountability & transparency for government spending • Provided through Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
nGAP Capabilities • Fully developed core task order management solution – Open Acquisition System (OAS) • Domain expertise in government contracting • Flexible web-based architecture for rapid technology development • OAS covers buyer, vendor, site admin, and super-user functions with configurable business rules • Private company has ability to pursue transaction based and other unconventional business models
OAS FAB • Encapsulates government contracting rules and processes • Multiple procurement methods • All data linked and auditable through Projects, Requests, Responses, Orders, Invoices, and Funding instruments • Data automatically stored in a structured database • Data and documents automatically archived and instantly retrievable 24/7
OAS Footprint • Procurement methods: • Solicitations • Catalogs • Schedules • Integrations: • SAM/FBO/FPDS-NG • WAWF/EFT • ERP systems • PRIZM • Main feature set: • Select vendors • Evaluate bids • Rate vendors • Create Purchase Orders • Send Purchase Orders • Modify orders • Inspect & Accept orders • Create/Approve invoice • Approve payment
OAS Details • Auto numbering • CLINs/SLINs • ACRNs • Electronic signature • Interactive Q&As • Attachments • Compare bids • UNSPSC & NAICS codes • DD250, SF1449, others • Incremental funding • Multiple order mods • Send/w-draw requests • Amend solicitations • Populate PDF docs • Configurable reports • Custom workflow • Multi-fund projects • Accept MIPRs Features Functions
OAS-Next Generation • Contract-generation and writing • FAR clause library/selection • Acquisition planning • Data migration engine • Configurable integration tools
SaaS Advantages • Cloud-based deployment in Microsoft Azure • Minimize agency risk & investment • Software licenses • Costly enhancements/updates/support • IT infrastructure/staff • Replace aging systems w/forward technology • Deliver initial solution quickly & build • Spiral development/transaction-based payment • Anticipate technology, regulatory, & customer changes