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VETS GWAC Veterans Technology Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contract

Janna Babcock
(816) 823-5320
vetsgwac@gsa.gov, janna.babcock@gsa.gov

Lee Tittle
(816) 823-2370
lee.tittle@gsa.gov

Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Center VETS
(877) 327-8732
Fax (816) 823-1608
vetsgwac@gsa.gov

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) interim rule, effective 9/17/08, addressing FAR 16.505 resulting from the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 has been posted in the VETS Contract Library. Look for the "VETS GWAC Ordering Guide Addendum 01".

The Veterans Technology Services (VETS) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a small business set-aside contract for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO) small technology firms. It is the result of Executive Order 13360 that is designed to strengthen federal contracting opportunities for SDVO firms. 

VETS presents a new way for federal agencies to achieve small business goals through purchase of Information Technology solutions from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Please note: The solicitation on this contract is closed; no additional vendors can be added to this contract at this time. 

VETS GWAC Features

  • Period of Performance February 2, 2007, to February 1, 2012, with one, five-year option.
  • Ordering procedures based on Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.505).
  • Program ceiling - $5 billion.
  • Two functional scope areas
    • FA 1 Systems Operations & Maintenance
    • FA 2 Information Systems Engineering

VETS GWAC Benefits

  • Federal agency assistance in meeting three percent goal for contracting with service-disabled veteran-owned firms.
  • Pre-competed, easy to use contracts.
  • Short procurement lead time.
  • Training and support from VETS GWAC acquisition team.
  • Increased contracting opportunities for small business.
  • Limited protestability.
  • Low user fee (0.75 percent) built into contractors' ceiling prices.

VETS GWAC Interested Parties Information

Miss the VETS Solicitation?  The VETS solicitation closed December 6, 2006. For the firms that missed the solicitation, here are some suggested alternatives.

  • Veteran-owned businesses -- register at the VETBIZ.gov, a Veteran Resources Information website designed to assist veteran entrepreneurs who want to start and expand their businesses in the federal and private marketplace.
  • Consider contacting the VETS GWAC Industry Partners directly for subcontracting opportunities.
  • Consider obtaining a GSA Schedule contract.
  • If not already done, register in CCR - Central Contractor Registration.
  • Monitor opportunities in FedBizOpps.

Questions regarding VETS GWAC may be submitted to vetsgwac@gsa.gov or by calling the Small Business GWAC Center toll free at (877) 327-8732.

 

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