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A Tale of Two Programs The Alliant
Governmentwide Acquisition
Contracts (GWACs) and Schedule 70
Breakout Session # 214
Michael O’Neill, GSA GWAC Program Director
Todd Richards, GSA GWAC Contracting Officer
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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Overview
• Background
• Similarities and Differences Between the Alliant
GWACs and Schedule 70
• Selecting Your Procurement Vehicle
• Risk Mitigation – GWAC Scope Reviews
• GSA Online Tools for GWACs/Tools for GWACs
and Schedules
• Summary
• Questions
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Background
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Integrated Technology Service (ITS) offers government
access to the spectrum of IT products and services, and
to strategic solutions that meet customer needs
ITS Offerings
Internet
Services
Satellite
Services
Data Centers
& Storage
Software &
Applications
Computer
Systems &
Hardware
Strategic
Initiatives
Cybersecurity
ITS
“Great Government
through Technology”
Sustainability
Socioeconomic
Communication
Networks &
Services
Professional
Services
Wireless &
Mobility
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ITS delivers products and services through
four main channels
IT Schedule
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Office of
Infrastructure
Optimization
Fair and reasonable
prices for IT products
and services
Good for Government
Programs
ITS
ITS helps government
execute its core
mission by making IT
acquisitions:
 Faster
Network
Services
Governmentwide
Acquisition
Contracts
Your one-stop shop for
telecommunications
solutions.
Comprehensive and flexible
contracts that provide
virtually any IT services
 Cheaper
 Easier
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Governmentwide GWAC Centers
8(a) STARS
VETS
COMMITS-NG
Small Business GWAC Center
Alliant
Enterprise GWAC Center’s West
& Southwest
Alliant SB
(877) 327-8732
(877) 534-2208
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GWACs and Multiple Award Schedules
GWAC
A task order contract for
information technology (IT)
service based solutions
Multiple Award
Schedule
Indefinite delivery contracts
awarded for commercial IT
services and supplies
A contract established by one
Commercial contracts
agency for governmentwide use established by GSA for
governmentwide use
Operated by an executive
agency designated by the OMB
Operated by GSA’s Federal
Supply Schedules Program
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Similarities and Differences
Between the Alliant GWACs and
Schedule 70
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Similarities Between Alliant
GWACs and Schedule 70
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Pre-competed, easy-to-use IT contracts
Streamlined ordering procedures
Reduced procurement lead times
Access to premier IT Contractors
Supportive of small business goals through
socio economic credits
Supports planning for IT lifecycle acquisitions
Exempt from the Economy Act
Accessible through direct or assisted acquisition
Ordering through GSA E-tools
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“What are the differences between
the Alliant GWACs and
Schedule 70?”
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
Statutory authority 5112(e) of
the Clinger-Cohen Act, 40
U.S.C. 1412(e)
Title III of the Federal Property
and Administrative Services Act
of 1949, 41 U.S.C. 251
Solicitation has a closing date
Solicitation is continuously open
Awarded under FAR 15Contracting by Negotiation
Awarded under FAR 38;
Federal Supply Schedule
Contracting and FAR 12Commercial items
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Differences
Alliant GWACs - Scope
Comprehensive scope that Includes any and all components of an integrated
IT solution
Allows for ancillary services and equipment if integral to the IT solution
Tied to the definition of IT
Aligned with Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture (DoDEA) and
Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) which provides a common framework
of an IT solution
Allows for telecommunications as long as it is part of a larger IT initiative
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Differences
Schedule 70 - Scope (described using Special Item Numbers)
132 3
Leasing of Product
132 4
Daily/Short Term Rental
132 8
Purchase of Equipment
132 9
Purchase of Used or Refurbished
Equipment
132 12
Maintenance of Equipment / Repair
132 32
Term Software Licenses
132 33
Perpetual Software Licenses
132 34
Maintenance of Software
132 50
Training Courses
132 51
IT Professional Services
132 52E
132 53
Commerce Services
Wireless 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 and Access
Managed Service Offering
132 60F
Identity and Access Management
Professional Services
132 61
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Shared Service Provider (SSP)
Program
132 62
HSPD-12 Product and Service
Components
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
Pricing is customized to each
requirement
Company proposes its
established commercial labor
categories & rates
One five-year base contract
period and one five-year option
One five-year base contract
period and three five-year
option periods
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
“Solutions Based” – allows
ancillary supplies and services
that are integral & necessary to
the overall IT solution
Schedule 70
Items or Services must be
priced on the schedule;
however open market items
permitted if all applicable
acquisition regulations have
been followed (i.e., FAR
5,6,12,13,14,15,19)
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
Single Prime for Teaming
Multiple Primes for Teaming
BOTH Commercial and noncommercial IT services and
supplies*
ONLY Commercial IT supplies
and services
* supplies must be integral and
necessary to the IT services solution
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Ordering is governed by FAR
16.505
Schedule 70
Ordering is governed by FAR
8.404
Pre-qualified pool of contractors Ordering procedures vary
must all be provided a Fair
depending on value,
Opportunity to be considered
complexity, and agency
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
DOD-- NDAA 2009 Section 863
competition requirements met
when Fair Opportunity is
provided
DOD--NDAA 2009 Section 863
competition requirements met for
Orders over $100K if:
Exceptions to Fair Opportunity
permitted FAR 16.505(b)(2)
Limited sources justification FAR
8.405-6
• Fair notice of intent to purchase is sent to as
many schedule contractors as possible to
ensure receipt of at least 3 offers OR
• RFQ/SOW is posted on “e-Buy” to all
schedule holders that offer the required
services OR
• A justification documents that no additional
contractors can fulfill the requirement
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
Contracting Officers must have
a Delegation of Procurement
Authority
Open to all warranted Federal
Contracting Officers and
purchase card holders
GWACs are not authorized for
use by state and local
government entities
Section 211 of the EGovernment Act allows for state
and local government to
purchase from Schedule 70
Orders under $10M limit
protests to scope, period of
performance and maximum
dollar of the contracts
Schedule Orders may be
protested to the Contracting
Officer or Government
Accountability office (GAO)
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Differences
Alliant GWACs
Schedule 70
BPAs are not permitted
BPAs are permitted
ALL contract types are allowed
such as Fixed Price, Time and
Material/Labor Hour, and Cost
Reimbursement
Fixed Price and Time and
Material/Labor Hour Allowed
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Difference:
Risk Mitigation Factors Associated with
the Alliant Contracts
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Alliant Contracts include Oversight
and Risk Mitigation to help our
GWAC customers achieve Quality
Educate
stakeholders on the
proper use of
GWACs
Award and
administer base
contracts
Ensure that Fair
Opportunity is
applied (IAW FAR
16.505)
Share IT acquisition
best practices
Review task scope
for compatibility
Customer
Agency
Offer acquisition
strategies to
customer agencies
Provide guidance on
contract terms and
conditions
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Purpose of Pre-Solicitation
Scope Reviews for GWAC Task
Orders
• Assist clients in acquisition planning
• Promote quality assurance & integrity of GWACs
per OMB Designation
• Allow early risk mitigation
– Optional—not mandatory
– Advisory—OCO has total control and responsibility for
Order
• Required Information
– SOW or Statement of Objectives (SOO)
– IGCE including labor categories and hours
– Scope compatibility review form
• Principle purpose (e.g. IT service based solution)
• Procurement history & areas of concern (background)
• Total dollar amount
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Scope Review Process
• Review SOW and identify any areas of concern
including any disconnects between IGCE and
SOW language
• Request client to provide clarification of identified
issues and any additional information
• Respond to client w/in 2-5 business days after all
info received.
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Scope Summary
• Principle purpose must be an IT services-based
solution
• IT equipment and supplies (i.e. Hardware,
software licenses…) can NOT be the sole purpose
of the requirement
• Ancillary equipment and services (both IT and
non-IT) must be integral to the overarching IT
solution; no dollar or % limitations imposed--OCO
discretion
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How to Submit a Scope Review
Request
• Client submits request for compatibility
review to:
– Alliant: AlliantSowReview@gsa.gov
– Alliant SB and other SB GWACs:
SowReview@gsa.gov
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Selecting Your Procurement
Vehicle
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So, Which Vehicle Should I use ?
• Both vehicles offer cost effective,
streamlined acquisition options for IT
requirements.
• Clearly, there is overlap in terms of scope
and available contract types.
• Start by assessing the unique aspects of
your requirement and ask yourself the
following questions:
– Does my IT requirement meet the definition for a
commercial item?
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If yes, either vehicle may be used
If no, only a GWAC may be used
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So, Which Vehicle Should I use ?
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Is my IT requirement solely for hardware or
software?
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If yes, Schedule 70 should be used if the items are
commercial items
GWACs may never be used solely for
hardware/software requirements
– Do I need a BPA structure?
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If yes, MAS 70 may be used; GWACs may also be
structured to achieve the same outcome offered by a
BPA through the use of optional CLINs, NTE CLINs
and a combination of contract types to achieve
maximum flexibility and risk management (e.g. hybrid
task order)
Do I need a cost type Order?
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If yes, then GWACs offer cost type Orders
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So, Which Vehicle Should I use ?
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Does my IT requirement involve ancillary support
(i.e., non-IT subject matter experts, ancillary
construction, hardware, software etc…) to achieve
an integrated IT solution?
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Whereas either may be viable, the process is very
different for each vehicle.
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GWACs are specifically designed to support complex
integrated IT solutions offering a single prime to
manage an Order
MAS 70 accomplish an integrated solution through
“Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) ” offering
multiple Primes to manage an Order
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So, Which Vehicle Should I use?
• Your acquisition strategy for each Order should be
determined based on:
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your agency's policy and objectives
scope
contract type
commercial/non commercial
contractor pool/incumbent
teaming/subcontracting
ancillary services and support in achieving a total
integrated solution
• Hopefully we have given you some ideas, so be
creative and ask questions
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GSA Online Resources/Tools for
GWACs and Schedules
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Schedules eLibrary
www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov
• A great resource for market
research
• Information on the Terms
and Conditions of the
Schedule 70 Contract
• Listing of Contractors and
Special Item Numbers
(SINs)
• Access to most eCatalogs
of IT Schedule 70
Contractors
• Information on GWACs
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Alliant Website
www.gsa.gov/alliant
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Alliant Small Business Website
www.gsa.gov/alliantsb
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GSA Advantage!
www.gsaadvantage.gov
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Federal Government’s premier online shopping superstore
Facilitates access to more than 40 million commercial products and
services
Enables convenient search feature by keyword, part number,
manufacturer, contractor, and contract #
Streamlines acquisition for Supply Chain and Schedule Purchases
under IT 70
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eBuy- www.ebuy.gsa.gov
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Facilitates the request for submission of quotes or
proposals for commercial products, services, and solutions
offered through GSA Federal Supply Schedules and
Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)
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
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Summary
• Some Considerations for your Acquisition Strategy:
– Do you require an Integrated total solution (e.g. service,
hardware, software, ODCs)?
– Is the requirement commercial or non commercial?
– Do you need all contract types?
– Do you need only hardware or software?
– Do you want the Incumbent to participate in the
competition?
– Do you want a BPA or BPA like arrangement?
– Do you want one Prime or Multiple Primes to be
responsible for performance?
– Do you want flexibility to subcontract/team at the task
Order level?
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Schedule 70 Resources
Customer Support Line: (General Information)
703-605-2700
(M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST)
email: it.center@gsa.gov
Multiple Award Schedules Desk Reference
www.gsa.gov/cmls
Contractor Teaming Agreement guidance
www.gsa.gov/cta
Blanket Purchase Agreement guidance
www.gsa.gov/bpa
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Enterprise GWAC Center Resources
Enterprise GWAC Center –SW
(817)-574-4331
Enterprise GWAC Center - West (877)-534-2208
Alliant Fax:
Alliant E-mail:
Alliant Scope Review:
Alliant Website:
(817) 574-2437
alliant@gsa.gov
alliantscopereview@gsa.gov
www.gsa.gov/alliant
Procuring Contracting Officer
Contract Specialist
Director Client Support
Business Specialist
Paul Martin
Todd Richards
Mimi Bruce
Richard Blake
Contract & Ordering Guide:
www.gsa.gov/alliant
(858) 530-3176
(817) 574-4331
(925) 735-1641
(858) 530-3192
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Small Business GWAC Center Resources
Small Business GWAC Center
Alliant SB Fax:
Alliant SB E-mail:
Alliant Scope Review:
Alliant SB Website:
877-327-8732
816-823-1608
alliantsb@gsa.gov
sowreview@gsa.gov
www.gsa.gov/alliantsb
Procuring Contracting Officer
Greg Byrd
Contract Specialist
Lee Tittle
Business Development Specialist Dean Cole
Contract & Ordering Guide:
816-823-4356
816-823-2370
816-823-2465
www.gsa.gov/alliantsb
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QUESTIONS?