Alliant SB
EMI Solutions has partnered with TechFlow to provide a complete IT solution for the Federal Government. Together we have over 40 years experience providing innovative solutions. For more information on how to use the Alliant Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, please contact us at alliantsb@emisolutions.net
Alliant SB GWAC Contract Holders can accept orders funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) Alliant SB GWAC has issued a contract modification to update and incorporate the clauses on the contract. A number of clauses were included as a result of the Recovery Act, which will equip the Alliant SB GWAC to better support Recovery Act work.
The Alliant Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (Alliant SB GWAC) is a competitive multiple award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity set-aside small business contract. The contract is designed to provide worldwide information technology solutions to federal agencies while strengthening opportunities in federal contracting for small businesses.
Alliant SB GWAC Features
- A $15 billion program ceiling and Period of Performance of February 3, 2009, to February 2, 2014, with one, five-year option
- Scope aligned with Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture (DoDEA)
- All contract types, e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, labor-hour and time-and-materials terms
- Ancillary support permitted when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort
- Access to exceptionally qualified small-business industry partners
- Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
- Complimentary scope-compatibility reviews
- In compliance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2008
- No protests on orders $10 million and under, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC
Alliant SB GWAC Benefits
- Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements
- Conforms to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy mandates for IT investments and evolves over time as technology expands
- Offers flexibility of contract types in order to mitigate risk
- Facilitates integrated IT solutions
- Enables federal clients to earn Small Business credit
- Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
- Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
- Supports price competition/"best value" through the FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process
- Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support