Learn about conducting IT acquisitions with NITAAC

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  1. Introduction to Fair Opportunity with NITAAC GWACs
  2. Streamlining the Task Order Evaluation Process
  3. The Multiphase Downselect Technique
  4. Comparative Analysis
  5. Communication with Offerors: FAR 15.3 vs. FAR 16.5
  6. Introduction to NITAAC Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS)

Introduction to Fair Opportunity with NITAAC GWACs

Video Description

NITAAC’s three government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business and CIO-CS, are task delivery order contracts for IT that are governed by FAR 16.505. So, what is Fair Opportunity? Watch and find out.

Streamlining the Task Order Evaluation Process

Video Description

At NITAAC, we encourage using evaluation procedures that streamline the award of task or delivery orders. and multi-phase down-selects. In this video, we discuss three potential techniques that can be beneficial in streamlining the order process: Comparative Analysis, Oral Presentations, and Multiphase Downselects. Check with your agency to see if they have further guidance regarding these and other streamlined approaches. And check out NITAAC’s videos and website for tools and templates on this subject. NITAAC.NIH.gov 1.888.773.6542 NITAACsupport@nih.gov

The Multiphase Downselect Technique

Video Description

FAR 16.505 suggests using a multiphase downselect approach when the effort required to respond to a potential order is resource-intensive, for example, when requirements are complex or will develop over time. So…what, exactly, is the multiphase downselect technique? This video explains it. Check with your agency to see if they have further guidance regarding this and other streamlined approaches. NITAAC.NIH.gov 1.888.773.6542 NITAACsupport@nih.gov

Comparative Analysis

Video Description

Comparative Analysis is an approach that allows the evaluation team to directly compare responses against one another and recommend who is best suited for the award. Comparative analysis is just one of many streamlined methods you can use under Far part 16.5. Before using this, or any other streamlining technique, check your agency’s policies to ensure it is appropriate and approved. For more ideas, look at the NITAAC website for additional videos, tools and templates. NITAAC.NIH.gov 1.888.773.6542 NITAACsupport@nih.gov

Communication with Offerors: FAR 15.3 vs. FAR 16.5

Video Description

Acquisitions conducted under the authority of FAR 16.5 often resemble those conducted under FAR 15.3; however, there are big differences. Communications with offerors, and the terminology used to describe them, are very different under FAR 15.3 versus FAR 16.5. For more information on communicating with offerors when using GWACs, please visit the NITAAC website for other NITAAC videos, tools and templates. NITAAC.NIH.gov 1.888.773.6542 NITAACsupport@nih.gov

Introduction to NITAAC Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS)

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