Veterans Technology Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contract

The Small Business GWAC Center will host a semi-annual VETS GWAC Program Meeting on July 20, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV, prior to the 5th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference. VETS GWAC prime contract holders must register by July 6 to participate in the July 20 meeting. In addition to the VETS GWAC Program Meeting, the Small Business GWAC Center is leading two workshops,

      »   A pre-conference session, Federal Contracting 201, July 20 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m
      »   A breakout session on the VETS GWAC, July 21 from 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m.

All VETS GWAC industry partners are invited to attend the sessions. See the draft conference agenda for more information.

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 in accordance with NDAA 2008.
  • 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. 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 1(877) 327-8732.

 

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Last Reviewed 4/24/2009