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itsGov Panel. GWACs / IACs / MACs / …. GWACs: 4 OMB Authorized Agencies Commerce, GSA, NIH, NASA Based on Clinger-Cohen Act IACs: Based on Interagency agreements E.g. GovWorks MACs Rules / authority / agreements not always clear. Why NASA / SEWP = GWAC.
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GWACs / IACs / MACs / … • GWACs: • 4 OMB Authorized Agencies • Commerce, GSA, NIH, NASA • Based on Clinger-Cohen Act • IACs: • Based on Interagency agreements • E.g. GovWorks • MACs • Rules / authority / agreements not always clear
Why NASA / SEWP = GWAC • Based on GSA Request in early 1990’s • Recognition of NASA’s knowledge and experience in high-end IT • Combined Technical and Procurement • Complement general GSA schedules • Pre-competed and pre-negotiated • Limited number of contract holders based on open competition
4 Acquisition Objectives • 3 Related to Information Technology Products • Standards based systems • Peripherals in support • Broad overlap for continuous access and continuous competition • 1 Related to IT Procurement • Innovative Procurement Processes
Our Vision for SEWP “ To be the premier customer-focused contract vehicle for federal government purchases of IT products” Help Desk On-Line Information / Tools RFQ, Search, FAQs, etc Training Free training on proper use of Contracts Outreach Quality Assurance / Surveys
SEWP Focus • Focus Beyond Products • Customer • Processes • Contract Holder • Processes for oversight, compliance and monitoring • All Orders Reviewed • Manually – basic overview • Automated – detailed overview • Orders over $100,000 reviewed by senior management for scope • All contract items reviewed for scope and pricing • Search function for availability • Continuous interaction with Contract holders • Electronic Processed for efficiency and accuracy
SEWP by the numbers 12+ years - track record in high-end acquisitions 1,000,000 IT Line Items600,000+ IT products 16 Competed Prime contractors; 8small businesses 3 Non-competed 8(a) set-aside contracts 2,000+ Manufacturers
8a Set-Aside Contractors on SEWP • Three 8(a) set-aside contracts awarded in FY 04 • Complement Prime Vendor (competed) contracts • Limited to $3 million per contract • Miratek Corporation • Primary areas: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing • Eyak Technology • Primary areas: Networking and systems management • Petrosys Solutions Inc. • Primary areas: Imaging systems and Video/Audio Conferencing
Thank You! V. 08/02/2005