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Learn about SEWP, a multi-award suite of contracts with 140+ contract holders and 110 small businesses. Open to federal agencies and approved contractors, SEWP offers ICT and audio/visual solutions. Discover the procurement process and support available through SEWP.
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Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) Training-06-19-19-JW
What is SEWP? • Multi-award suite of contracts • 140+ Contract Holders • 110 Small Businesses • Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) • Authorized by OMB • Open to All Federal Agencies and Approved Contractors • Utilized by every Federal Agency • Contract Vehicle for ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Audio/Visual Solutions • Program Management Office (PMO) to provide support and information throughout the Acquisition Process
Dynamic Availability • Thousands of Providers including Cisco, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.. • New providers added daily • Millions of Unique Products & Product-Based Services • Items added daily to contract based on customer requests • Online contract database of record • Quotes and orders are verified against contract catalog
Static Views • Market Research Tool (MRT) combines ‘Search’ of current offerings with RFI to request new products/services • Quote Request Tool includes options for Request for Information (RFI), Market Research Request (MRR) or Request For Quote (RFQ) • Delivery Order With Options (DOWO) • An order awarded for recurring product/service needs, with options to purchase from the same quote/initial order for a defined period of time • Agency Catalogs • Snapshot of product/service availability and pricing based on agency requirements
SEWP Contract Structure Overall • All SEWP Contracts have same scope • Group A must be solicited separately from the other Groups Group A • NAICS Code 334111 • Available set-asides: • WOSB • EDWOSB • Small Business Groups B/C/D • NAICS Code 541519 • Available set-asides: • HUBZone • SDVOSB • WOSB • EDWOSB • Small Business
Quote Verification File • Verifies items are on contract / within scope • Verifies quoted price is at or below contract price • Supply Chain – Level of Provider Authorization • Authorized/Approved reseller* (verified with OEM) • Uses a Distributor but not verified by OEM • Unverified relationship *Authorized/Approved Resellers are defined as: A reseller who is known by the OEM and the OEM has verified that a Government purchase from that reseller is considered to be legitimate / authorized. • Trade Agreements Act (TAA) • Compliant • Not Compliant (may require exception under FAR 25.401) • Not Applicable • EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) compliance
Procurement Lifecycle Pre-Order Support • Assistanceon SEWP Processes • Website / Tool walk-throughs • Review of requirements • Recommendations for best approach • Quote Request Tool • Submission of Request for Information (RFI)/Market Research (MRR) and Request for Quotes (RFQs) • Question and Answer functionality • On-line access to all Quotes and Verification files • Management of Requests: mods, extensions, updates, etc.
Procurement Lifecycle Order Processing • All paperwork (Delivery Orders and Modifications) must be sent to SEWP Program Management Office (PMO) via sewporders@sewp.nasa.gov • Receipt of all paperwork is acknowledged via e-mail • Orders are verified by PMO • All ordered items are on Contract • All pricing is at or below the contract price • Verified Orders forwarded to Contract Holder • Order processing completed within a few hours of receipt of order • Procurement personnel are notified when the order is forwarded to the Contract holder
Procurement Lifecycle Post-Order Support • Order Status Tool • View status of all past orders • Obtain copies of all past orders and related RFQs • Request order status updates • Assistance with problem resolution • Copy help@sewp.nasa.gov on any issues / questions submitted to Industry
Post-Award Guidance FAR 16.505 • SEWP PMO notifies Contract Holders when order is awarded • SEWP PMO does not divulge awardee or award information • Orders less than $5.5 Million • Post-award debriefs and award notification are at the Issuing Agency’s discretion • Quote Request Tool includes optional Award Notification function • Orders of $5.5 Million or more • Post-award debriefs shall be provided upon request • Contracting Officer shall notify unsuccessful bidders • Protests (FAR 16.505(a)(10): No protest under subpart 33.1; except • Protests that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract • Orders over $10 Million for agencies other than NASA, DOD, USCG • Orders over $25 Million for NASA, DOD, USCG
SEWP Support During Business Hours (7:30AM - 6:00PM EST) • Phone (301) 286-1478 • Online Chat Assistance Anytime • help@sewp.nasa.gov Free Training Options • In Person • Webinars & Training Videos • Training Document • SEWP Forum at NCMA World Congress
SEWP Customer Service Contacts NASA.SEWP.3 @NASASEWP NASA SEWP