The IDIQs in this space are generally large (many awardees) and sliced one particular way usually, by small business status, like with SEWP, but sometimes by technology scope. However, I do believe there are times where doing so makes good sense. No one is awarding a BPA against a non-FSS IDIQ. Am I missing something?Ĭan anybody speak generally about whether awarding a BPA against a non-FSS IDIQ is permissible under the FAR? (Put the merits of doing so aside.) The fact that NASA's explanation of DOWO mentions neither of these seems to be an oversight. It seems to me that in order for the DOWO concept to comply with 16.505(b), you would need either quantity options or a "logical follow-on" exception to fair opportunity. (The response does not give the sense that it was written by a government contracts person.)ĭoes anybody know what the quoted response might mean? NASA states that the DOWO procedure can be compliant with FAR 16.505(b), then goes on to state the steps for setting one up. "DOWO" seems to be a NASA-coined term, whereby an initial delivery order contains terms allowing subsequent orders against the same quote. The response goes on to state that "Delivery Orders with Options (DOWOs)" are permissible and provide some of the same features as a BPA. SEWP does not have a structure available that is identical to Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Peripherals such as printers, power supplies, etc.Are BPAs/Blanket Purchase Agreements allowed on SEWP?.Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing products. Software products including Software-as-a-Service.IT Hardware including servers, laptops, supercomputers, etc.Through SEWP, agencies can identify an exact fit for their IT needs at the best overall value by choosing the right solutions offered directly by leading hardware and software manufacturers and experienced Government integrators.Ĭontract scope is IT products and product related services including: SEWP offers low prices (generally below GSA Schedule prices), the lowest surcharge (0.34%) and the easiest and fastest ordering procedure using pre-competed contracts. These contracts offer a vast selection and wide range of commercial advanced technology including servers, security solutions, cloud based solutions, software, storage systems, network equipment, telecommunication, Health IT, video conferencing systems, and other IT and Audio-Visual products along with product based engineering services. SEWP was competitively awarded to 147 Prime Contract Holders, including 120 small businesses. With the award of SEWP V, the scope has been expanded to include as-a-service offerings along with unlimited product engineering services. Providing the latest in commercial Information Technology (IT) products, solutions, and services, the NASA SEWP contract vehicle has an outstanding track record of offering the latest technology solutions for the Federal Government. The statutory authority allowing usage of the SEWP contracts by the entire Federal Government is NASA’s designation as an Executive Agent by OMB based on the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, now the Clinger Cohen Act. It is administered by NASA but is available for use by all Federal Government agencies and their authorized subcontractors. SEWP is a multi-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) with a ceiling value of $20 billion per contract.
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