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GWACs are defined in Part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as task order or delivery order contracts for Information Technology (IT) established by one agency for governmentwide use. Each GWAC is operated by an executive agent designated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to section 5112(e) of the Clinger-Cohen Act. Essentially, projects become task orders issued against the existing GWAC contract, which significantly reduces procurement lead-time and enables orders to be awarded more efficiently and effectively. All contractors undergo a stringent source selection process to be awarded a GWAC. This selection process ultimately results in a "best in class" contractor pool that will support a best value decision at the task order level. Through this pool of contractors, federal agencies gain access to innovative technology solutions while meeting their agencies' socioeconomic goals when purchasing from small business GWAC contractors. Customers wishing to use GWACs have two options: direct buy or assisted acquisition. With direct acquisition any warranted Contracting Officer from a federal agency wishing to award a task order against a GWAC must receive a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from GSA. This is a simple process in which GSA provides the training on the proper use of GWACs, verifies the warrant and then issues the DPA. The training is offered through:
GSA also offers value-added, customized acquisition, project management and financial management services designed to meet your unique IT requirements, whether they're small or large, simple or complex. For a nominal fee, GSA's Assisted Acquisition Services helps you perform efficient and effective acquisitions and attain best value. The Learning Center in the Center for Acquisition Excellence offers an online seminar, "Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) Overview," that contains valuable information on the proper use of GWACs to provide total solutions for IT requirements. GSA e-Library also contains online contract award information for GWACs. For more information on using GWACs, read the GWAC 101: Keys to Success brochure. |