Yes. The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) applies to orders over $25,000 under the GSS Desktop Laptop vehicle that are set-aside for small business and provides a mechanism for VARs to offer products they do not manufacture themselves. However, the NMR requires that a small business performing under a set-aside contract/order must provide the product of a small business manufacturer unless the SBA has granted either a waiver or an exception to the non-manufacturer rule. See more information on the Non-Manufacturer Rule.

Generally speaking, agencies should use BIC solutions to save time and money. Acquisition professionals can confidently use and recommend BIC solutions, knowing that they have undergone thorough vetting processes. 

1. BIC solutions help direct agencies to solutions that offer favorable, pre-negotiated terms and rates while avoiding the time-consuming process of having to conduct a new (and redundant) solicitation.
2. Because BIC solutions are required to have all of their transactional data in the Prices Paid Portal, market research and estimating processes are easier and government-wide insights into buying behaviors are growing more robust.
3. BIC solutions support government-wide migration to mature, market-proven solutions and facilitate the optimization of spend within the government-wide category management framework.

Yes. The requesting agency will receive small business credit. The NITAAC Contracting Officer will ensure that the requesting agency's code is cited in FPDS.

No. The requesting agency must provide a COR.

Yes. The assisted acquisition fee is calculated in addition to the obligated amount plus the NCAF. (IGCE/Contractor Proposal Amount + NCAF) + Assisted Order Fee = Total Effort Amount

NITAAC will always adhere to the FAR supplement of your agency. It is, after all, your requirement and we are here to help make it happen just as if your agency was doing the procurement.

In short, NITACC will serve as your contract shop from pre-award through closeout of the order. Before each assisted acquisition, NITAAC will provide a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Interagency Agreement (IAA is for external NIH customers) that details the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the assisted acquisition.

For a direct acquisition, the requesting agency conducts the acquisition and administers the order. For an assisted acquisition, the servicing agency (NITAAC) conducts the acquisition and administers the order on behalf of the requesting agency for a fee.

Under typical circumstances, a COR has the responsibility/authority to monitor all aspects of the day-to-day administration of a contract, except for issues that deal with time and money. Formally said, a COR does not have the authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract. The COR appointment letter provided by the NITAAC Contracting Officer will detail COR responsibilities.

The certification level of the COR for the assisted acquisition depends on the written policy of the requesting agency for COR appointment to an acquisition. It is within the discretion of the NITAAC Contracting Officer to require a higher level of certification than the requesting agency based on the complexity and/or dollar value of the requirement.

The offered activities and responsibilities are all outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that is signed by the requesting and servicing (NITAAC) agencies. Some of the duties contained in the MOA include all pre-award activities, contract administration and closeout, to name a few.