Integrated Technology Service Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration Mary Powers-King Director, GWAC & IT Schedule 70 Program Mary Powers-King Director, GWAC & IT Schedule 70 Program April 2008

Federal Acquisition Service 2 Integrated Technology Services John C. Johnson, Assistant Commissioner Integrated Technology Services John C. Johnson, Assistant Commissioner Office of Acquisition Operations Office of Planning and Strategic Solutions Office of GWAC and IT Schedule Programs Office of Network Services Programs National Security Programs AdministrativeSupportAdministrativeSupport ITS Organization Chart ITS Organizational Chart

Federal Acquisition Service 3 Service. Innovation. Value. FAS delivers leading-edge information technology solutions! For further inquiries, contact GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services (ITS), Phone: or Ordering Channels Whether they are direct ordering channels, cross portfolio solutions or that extra level of support in assisting your acquisitions, let us guide you through the process! IT Schedule Programs Providing Federal, State, and Local customers with direct order and delivery of millions of leading-edge, high-quality commercial information technology products, software and services at volume discount pricing. Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) Fully competed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts enabling the purchase of a partial or total Information Technology (IT) services-based solution on a worldwide basis. These robust IT Contracts provide access to a range of complementary management, technical and other support services enabling integrated IT solutions to be tailored relative to government agencies’ mission requirements. Network Services Flexible worldwide customer access to fixed price commercial telecommunications services and products that can be used to acquire network- based IT applications or custom design network solutions. Strategic Solutions Offering mission-oriented identity solutions and specific Federal IT mandates including: HSPD-12 e-Authentication SmartBUY IPv6 Integrated Technology Services (ITS)

Federal Acquisition Service 4 ITS Mission  Enable government agencies to achieve their missions by providing programs that efficiently and cost effectively deliver best value information technology solutions.

Federal Acquisition Service 5 Background – What is a GWAC? “Governmentwide acquisition contract” is defined as a task order or delivery order contract for information technology established by one agency for governmentwide use that is operated by an Executive Agent designated by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to Section 5112(e) of the Clinger-Cohen Act, 40 U.S.C Clinger-Cohen Act The Economy Act The Economy Act does not apply to GWACs.

Federal Acquisition Service 6 Goals and Objectives  Provide integrated IT solutions to satisfy customers’ evolving needs  Ensure service continuity  Sustain access to best-in-class solutions  Meet socio-economic goals  Support the President’s Management Agenda  Complement other GSA contracts  Create pathways to success for effective industry partners

Federal Acquisition Service 7 Full service industry partners Alternative sources Competitive pricing Emerging technologies Performance-based contracts  Complete technology solutions to meet customers’ needs  Comprehensive services to support local/global operations  Acquisition, management, and technical expertise to supplement agency resources  Competitive pricing  Access to specialized industry partners through complementary channels Customer Value Proposition

Federal Acquisition Service 8 Background – OMB Requirements for GWACs Some of the oversight and reporting responsibilities include:  Number of quotes/offers received  Award value  Socio-economic volume  Exceptions to Fair Opportunity  Task order type  Number of performance-based orders

Federal Acquisition Service 9 GSA Managed GWACs Alliant (pending)Alliant Alliant Small Business (pending) ANSWER Millennia Millennia Lite 8(a) STARS VETS COMMITS NexGen

Federal Acquisition Service 10  GWAC center provides training to Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO)  Delegation of Authority issued by GWAC Center managing the specific contract(s)  OCO performs acquisition ▬ Develop acquisition strategy ▬ Issue RFP/RFQ ▬ Conduct fair opportunity (IAW FAR b) to select industry partner for order placement ▬ Complete evaluation/source selection  GWAC Center reviews SOW for scope compliance, provides guidance throughout the life of the task  Task order awarded  Service delivery implementation  GSA monitors status of GWAC services GWAC Ordering Process

Federal Acquisition Service 11 Background – Alliant Program  The Alliant program strategy focuses on the establishment of two government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs): Alliant and Alliant Small Business (SB) ▬ Alliant GWAC, open to all prospective bidders ▬ Alliant SB, set-aside for small business  Global in scope, offering a wide range of information technology services to Federal agency customers  Both Alliant and Alliant SB GWACs are multiple award, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (MA – IDIQ) contracts  Alliant is the planned successor for ANSWER and Millennia  Currently conducting re-evaluation per Court of Federal Claims Ruling March 5, 2008

Federal Acquisition Service 12 The Alliant Contracts – Common Features  Five year base period, plus one five-year option  Fixed-Price, T&M, and Cost –type task orders  No Economy Act Determination  Section 803 compliant  GSA Program Office support  0.75% Contract Access Fee

Federal Acquisition Service 13 The Alliant Contracts – Unique Features Alliant  $50B Ceiling  Required Top Secret Facility Clearance  Managed by Enterprise GWAC Centers in San Diego (R9) and Fort Worth (R7) Alliant Small Business  $15B Ceiling  Set-aside for Small Business  Required Secret Facility Clearance within last 3 yrs.  Managed by Small Business GWAC Center in Kansas City (R6)

Federal Acquisition Service 14 Support for Federal Initiatives  Alliant and Alliant SB have been designed from the ground up to facilitate the execution of vital initiatives in the IT sector. ▬ Strategic Sourcing ▬ Lines of Business ▬ Open Technology Development ▬ SmartBUY/ESI ▬ Performance-Based Contracting ▬ Earned Value Management ▬ President’s Management Agenda

Federal Acquisition Service 15 Choosing Among GSA’s Complementary Contracts  Complementary Service Offerings ▬ IT Schedules ▬ GWACs ▬ Local, Regional, and Wide-Area Telecommunications and Network Services  Solutions may be tailored to meet customer needs using multiple acquisition types

Federal Acquisition Service 16 What is the IT Schedule 70 Program?  Optional contracting vehicle agencies can choose as a solution to meet their IT procurement needs.  Ordering agency selects products/services based on best value to the end user  Contractors offer products/ services that meet definition of commercial item per FAR Part 12

Federal Acquisition Service Traditional Procurement Methods  Formal Solicitation ▬ Process/Synopsize procurement ▬ Average of 268 days  High Administrative Costs  Increased Chance of Protest

Federal Acquisition Service IT Schedule 70 Advantages  Option of easy online ordering  Volume discounts and spot reductions  Easy payment options (Government-wide purchase card)  Flexible options: BPAs save time and money

Federal Acquisition Service  No synopsis requirements on FedBizOpps, therefore eliminates need for agency to write own RFP  All FAR and competition requirements have been met  Prices determined fair & reasonable (most-favored customer discounts)  Reduced procurement lead-time (less paperwork & documentation) IT Schedule 70 Advantages

Federal Acquisition Service 20  Access to state-of-the-art technology and quality services  Direct relationship with contractors  Customized Solutions (contractor teaming)  No additional administrative fees or “value-added” fees IT Schedule 70 Advantages

Federal Acquisition Service 21 Schedule 70 –Special Item Numbers (SINs) SIN Description 132 3Leasing of Product 132 4Daily/Short Term Rental 132 8Purchase of Equipment Maintenance of Equip./Repair Term Software Licenses Perpetual Software Licenses SIN Description Maintenance of Software Training Courses IT Professional Services E-Commerce Services Wireless Services SIN Description Access Certificates for Electronic Services (ACES) Program Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Shared Service Provider (SSP) Program HSPD-12 Product and Service Components

Federal Acquisition Service 22 State and Local Cooperative Purchasing Section 211 of the e-Gov Act of 2002 authorized GSA sales of Schedule 70 IT products and services to State & Local Governments through the introduction of Cooperative Purchasing Scope: GSA IT Schedule 70 Consolidated Schedule with IT Special Item Numbers (SINs) Authorized Users: The 50 states, All counties, municipalities, cities, towns and townships, Tribal Governments, Public Authorities (Public or Indian Housing agencies under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937), school districts, and colleges For more information, visit

Federal Acquisition Service 23 Section 833 – Disaster Relief Purchasing Section 833 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 established Use of Federal Supply Schedules by State and Local Governments for Goods and Services for Disaster Recovery Advanced Purchasing for Disaster Preparedness Only if Major Disaster is Declared by President or deemed necessary to facilitate recovery from: terrorism, nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attack Secretary of DHS determines eligible goods and services For more information, visit disasterrecovery

Federal Acquisition Service 24 IT Schedule 70 & Small Business  80%-85% of all GSA contracts (including IT) are held by small businesses  Over 40% of schedule sales are with small businesses

Federal Acquisition Service How to Acquire IT Products & Services Using GSA Schedules 1. Develop A Performance-Based Statement Of Work (SOW) ▬ Tasks or requirements ▬ Evaluation Criteria ▬ Place of Performance ▬ Delivery Schedule ▬ Travel And Per Diem ▬ Supplies And Materials ▬ Period of Performance 2.Include in the statement of work, evaluation criteria to determine “Best Value” offer 3.Send The SOW or RFQ To At Least 3 Contractors

Federal Acquisition Service 4.Request Contractors To Submit Technical Proposal & Price Proposal along with any additional information requested in the SOW 5.Evaluate Proposals in Accordance with Evaluation Criteria Determine which offer provides the Best Value 6. Place Order directly with the Contractor How to Acquire IT Products and Services Using GSA Schedules

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