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U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service. Leveraging GSA Information Technology Acquisition Vehicles, What is Right for You Mimi Bruce – GWAC Antoinette Scott – IT Schedule 70 Integrated Technology Services May 2011. Agenda. Integrated Technology Services.

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  1. U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service.Leveraging GSA Information Technology Acquisition Vehicles, What is Right for YouMimi Bruce – GWACAntoinette Scott – IT Schedule 70Integrated Technology ServicesMay 2011

  2. Agenda

  3. Integrated Technology Services

  4. Integrated Technology Services (ITS) • Mission • Excel at providing customers easy access to IT solutions through quality industry partners to fulfill government mission requirements • Value • To reduce acquisition time, cost, and risk,allowing our customers to focus on their mission • Vision • Our aim is Great Government through Technology

  5. ITS provides integrated solutions and a full spectrum of IT products and services Communications, Networks & Services Data Centers & Storage Software & Applications Products and Services Computer Systems & Hardware Professional IT Services Satellite Services Internet Services Integrated Solutions

  6. ITS delivers products and services through four main programs ITS Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts Comprehensive and flexible contracts that provide virtually any IT services IT Schedule 70 Strategic Solutions Network Services Fair and reasonable prices for IT products and services Good for Government Programs Your one-stop shop for telecommunications solutions Assisted Acquisition Services ITS helps government execute its core mission by making IT acquisitions: Easier, Faster, Better, Cheaper, Greener, and More Secure

  7. GWAC Overview

  8. Who We Are • Center for GWAC Programs • Small Business Acquisition Division • Manages a diversified portfolio of 8(a), Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVO) set-aside contracts • Enterprise Acquisition Division • Manages GSA’s flagship GWAC, known as Alliant

  9. GSA GWACs • Small Business GWACs • Alliant Small Business • VETS • 8(a) STARS • 8(a) STARS II (coming Spring 2011) • COMMITS NexGen • Enterprise GWACs • Alliant

  10. What is a GWAC? • 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 • Not subject to the Economy Act

  11. Ordering for GWACs • The OCO may exercise broad discretion in developing appropriate order placement procedures • Provide each contractor a Fair Opportunity to be Considered for each order* per FAR 16.505 • Exceptions to Fair Opportunity FAR 16.505(b)(2) • Streamlined ordering methods per FAR 16.505 • FAR Part 15.3 source selection approach isdiscretionary • Oral proposals may be utilized • A multiphased approach may be implemented *8(a) STARS and 8(a) STARS II allow for directed orders up to $4.0 million

  12. Ordering Steps for GWACs • Review Ordering Guide (s) (www.gsa.gov/gwacs) • Plan the Acquisition • Define Requirement and Develop Solicitation • Issue Solicitation - Offer Fair Opportunity to All • Evaluate Proposals – Price & Other than Price • Order Award Documentation, Debriefings and Protests • Administer and Closeout Order

  13. Ordering Is Easy Using GWACs Email training request to GWAC mailbox Online, webinar, on-site Need complementary scope review? Send to alliantsowreview@gsa.gov Compete using e-Buy or send directly to GWAC awardees Send signed award document to GWAC CO Streamline your procurement • Receive Training • Obtain Delegation • Issue Statement of Work • Compete to All • Award to One

  14. Why use a GWAC? • Speed and Cost —The contracts are already fully competed; projects become task orders issued against an existing GWAC contract. Procurement lead time is drastically reduced compared to conventional contracting methods. • Ease of Access — Agencies can issue GWAC orders using their own staff, or use GSA's Office of Assisted Acquisition Services to place orders on their behalf. • Flexibility — IT service based solution/s which may include ancillary non IT components that are integral and necessary to accomplishing the IT mission • Wide Range of Contract Types — GWACs provide a full range of contract types, i.e., fixed price, cost reimbursement, time and material, and labor hour (contract type availability varies by contract). 14

  15. Why Use GWACs? • Worldwide Geographic Coverage — GWACs may be used for solutions needed anywhere in the world. • Low Fee – The contract access fee (CAF) is only ¾ of one percent (.0075) to be applied to the total price for contractor performance as billed to the government. Payment is made by the contractor. • Highly Qualified Industry Partners — GWACs provide access to a premier industry partner pool which has undergone a stringent selection process. Our industry partners offer innovative technology solutions and expertise on federal agency requirements. 15

  16. Why Use GWACs? • Socioeconomic Credit — The Small Business GWACs provide agencies with access to qualified small businesses and associated socioeconomic credit. • Limited Protestability — Protests are not allowed on task orders under $10 million except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period of performance, or maximum value of the GWAC. • Scope Reviews — Complimentary Scope compatibility review promotes contract compliance and risk of adverse audits. 16

  17. Summary of GWAC Benefits • Comprehensive IT services and IT services-based solutions • Pre-qualifiedpools of premier contractors • Pre-competed, flexible, easy-to-use contracts that reduce procurement lead times • Flexibility of contracts • A full spectrum of contract types • Supports competition through fair opportunity process • Websites (www.gsa.gov/gwacs)

  18. Summary of GWAC Benefits • Socio economic credit for federal clients is available under the small business GWACs • Limited protestability up to $10M (IAW NDAA 2008) • 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 • http://www.gsa.gov/gwacs • Contract training and exceptional client support from knowledgeable and experienced GSA team

  19. IT Schedule 70 Overview

  20. IT Schedule 70 – Who Are We?

  21. IT Schedule 70 Products and Services Software: 132 32 Term Software Licenses 132 33 Perpetual Software Licenses Hardware: 132 3 Leasing of Product 132 4 Daily/Short Term Rental 132 8 Purchase of Equipment 132 9 Purchase of Used/Refurb. Equip.

  22. IT Schedule 70 Products and Services Cont. Services: 132 12 Maintenance of Equip./Repair 132 34 Maintenance of Software as a Service 132 50 Training Courses 132 51 IT Professional Services 132 52 E-Commerce Services 132 53 Wireless Services 132 54 Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Transponded Capacity 132 55 Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Subscription Services 132 60A Electronic Credentials, Not Identity Proofed 132 60B Electronic Credentials, Identity Proofed 132 60C Digital Certificates, including ACES 132 60D E-authentication Hardware Tokens 132 60E Remote Identity & Access Managed Service Offering 132 60F Identity & Access Management Professional Services 132 61 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Shared Service Provider (SSP) Prog. 132 62 HSPD-12 Product and Service Components

  23. Security Solutions Examples: (Not All Inclusive) 132-60CDigital Certificates 132-60D E-authentication Hardware Token Encryption CertificatesHardware Token Signature Certificates 132-61 Public Key Infrastructure132-62 HSPD-12 Product and Service Component Smart Card Authentication Certificates Card Reader – Biometric Digital Signature Certificates Fingerprint Capture Station Shared Services Providers Card Printer Station Facial Image Capturing Camera

  24. Network Products & Services Solutions Examples: (Not All Inclusive) 132-8 Purchase of Equipment Support Services 132-8 and 132-12 Web servers Maintenance Network servers Installation Cables Routers Gateways 132-51 IT Professional Services132-50 Training Courses Consultants Instructor-Lead training for: Analysts Network Security Developers Tactical Network Management Technicians Wireless Networks Management Specialists

  25. Network Products & Services Solutions Cont. Examples: (Not All Inclusive) 132-53 Wireless Services132 52 E-Commerce Services Voice Service Internet Access Services Data Service Other Data Transmission Services Cellular Broadband Services Value Added Network Services Blackberries Cell Phones

  26. Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) – Satellite Solutions Examples: (Not All Inclusive) 132-54Commercial Satellite Communications Transponded Capacity Owning/operating or reselling dedicated bandwidth and power on a communications satellite in any available COMSATCOM frequency band 132-55 Commercial Satellite Communications Subscription Services Pre-existing, pre-engineered Fixed Satellite Service and/or Mobile Satellite Service solutions, typically including shared or dedicated satellite resources, ancillary terrestrial components, and Contractor specified networks and equipment in any available COMSATCOM frequency band End-to-End Solutions are also available through New Custom SAT Solutions and Small Business Contracts

  27. Smartphone Protection • Network Device Control • Help Desk Management • Encrypted Drive Manager • Removable Storage Encryption GSA Schedule 70 GSA SmartBUY Commercial Software Solutions Customer Requirement Acquisition Channel US Air ForceComprehensive DAREnterprise Solution Customer Output The US Air Force requires Data at Rest (DAR) encrypted solutions for all mobile devices.

  28. Commercial Software Solutions Cont. The San Bernardino County (CA) seeks Geospatial Information System (GIS) tools that are compatible with products used by EPA, FEMA, and DOI Customer Requirement • Demographic Software • GPS Equipment • Web Map Service • CAD Software • Geocoding Software • Imagery Analysis Software Acquisition Channel GSA Schedule 70 GSA SmartBUY GSA Schedule 70 San Bernardino CountyComprehensive GIS Enterprise Solution Customer Output

  29. Benefits of IT Schedule 70 Cost Savings Time Savings GSA Schedule Programs IT Schedule 70 Built-in Value Selection

  30. Benefits of IT Schedule 70

  31. Ordering Procedures: Using GSA Schedules According to FAR 8.4 MPT =$3,000 • A purchase at or below the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) • Select any contractor under IT Schedule 70 • Transmit Request for Quote (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW), if applicable • Obtain an oral or written quote and delivery Instructions • Schedule contractors are required to accept Gov’t Purchase Cards

  32. Ordering Procedures:Using GSA Schedules According to FAR 8.4 Above $3,000 Note: The ordering activity should request GSA Schedule contractors to submit firm-fixed prices to perform the services identified in the SOW.

  33. Open Market Items: FAR 8.402(f) • For administrative convenience, open market (non-schedule) items may be added to an individual order if: • All applicable acquisition regulations – FAR and Agency supplements have been followed: • (e.g., publicizing (Part 5), competition requirements (Part 6), acquisition of commercial items (Part 12), contracting methods (Parts 13, 14, and 15), and small business programs (Part 19)) • The items must be clearly labeled “non-schedule” on the task order • Ordering Activity has determined price reasonableness for the open market purchase • All clauses applicable to items not on Schedule are included in the order

  34. Comparison of GWAC and IT Schedule 70

  35. GSA Training Resources andOnline Acquisition Tools

  36. E-Tools

  37. http://www.gsa.gov • Provides information on GSA’s various offerings • A great tool for learning more about the Schedules program.

  38. http://www.gsa.gov/stateandlocal • Quick reference for all GSA State and Local Programs • Program brochure download links • Special Program links • Drill down for more information

  39. http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov • A great resource for market research • Information on the Terms and Conditions of the Schedule 70 Contract • Listing of Schedule 70 SINs 39

  40. http://www.gsaadvantage.gov • The Federal Government’s premier online shopping superstore • Access to millions of commercial products and services • Convenient search feature by keyword, part number, manufacturer, contractor, or contract # 40

  41. http://www.eBuy.gsa.gov • Facilitates the request for submission of quotes or proposals for commercial products, services, and solutions offered through GSA Federal Supply Schedules • Customer prepares RFQ or RFI Online • Helps Customer to find viable sources of supply • Prepares RFQs/Define Parameters • Allows the buyer to procure big-ticket items

  42. Center for Acquisition Excellence • www.gsa.gov/centerforacquisitionexcellence

  43. Schedule 70 Resources – What’s New • Added SIN 132-100 Ancillary Supplies and/or Services to our solicitation • Established an IT Schedule 70 Helpline • Revamped our website: http://www.gsa.gov/schedule70

  44. IT Schedule 70 Helpline: (General Information) 877-446-4870 (M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST) email: it.center@gsa.gov IT Schedule 70 http://www.gsa.gov/schedule70 Schedule 70 Resources – Contact Info.

  45. GWAC Acquisition Centers Resources (www.gsa.gov/gwacs) • 8(a) STARS • Alliant SB • COMMITS NG • VETS Small Business GWAC Division Client Support: (877) 327-8732 www.gsa.gov/gwacs • Alliant Enterprise GWAC Division Client Support: (877) 534-2208 www.gsa.gov/gwacs

  46. Thank you for your interest and participation! • ITS offers government a spectrum of IT products, services and solutions. • GWACs and MAS Schedule Contracts both offer viable options for procuring IT Services and Equipment. • Keep in mind the benefits and the distinct differences between GWACs and Schedules when using them. Please remember: For more information contact: • IT Schedule 70 Helpline: 877-446-4870 • Small Business GWAC Division: 877-327-8732 • Enterprise GWAC Division : 877-534-2208

  47. Questions?

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