An overview and detailing of GWAC contract

A government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC Contract) is a contract in which multiple government agencies align their needs and purchase a contract for goods or services. Government-wide acquisition contracts allow for economies of scale, which usually reduce per-unit costs. These contracts are typically used to purchase new technology, such as computers. With a GWAC Contract, the federal government can get innovative solutions for information technology systems at an improved cost to taxpayers footing the bill. This type of contract may be spearheaded by one particular agency with the expectation that more agencies will follow suit.

A government-wide acquisition contract consolidates purchases as opposed to having each agency enter into an individual contract.

Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC Contract) Explained

The rise of government-wide acquisition contracts has allowed government agencies to take advantage of their size to negotiate lower prices. Their use has also created an environment in which a single vendor will provide product and service support to more personnel. By having one agency evaluate a vendor for multiple agencies' needs, the federal government can reduce the likelihood that other agencies will have to "reinvent the wheel" by undertaking their own, separate vetting process.

Overview
The federal government can buy cost-effective, innovative solutions for information technology (IT) requirements through Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC Contract).

GWACs provide access to Best-in-Class IT solutions including:

  • Systems design
  • Software engineering
  • Information assurance
  • Enterprise architecture solutions

The GWAC Prices Paid Tool gives federal agencies that register a detailed view into how their IT dollars are spent on GSA GWACs. Small business set-aside GWACs also provide socioeconomic credit.

 
8(a) STARS II

The 8(a) STARS II GWAC contract offers access to highly qualified, certified 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses. The contract has a $15 Billion program ceiling with a five-year base period and one five-year option.

8(a) STARS II Industry Partners

8(a) STARS II Pricing

8(a) STARS II Ordering Guide and Contract Library

8(a) STARS II Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

8(a) STARS II Business Categories by Functional Area

VETS 2

The VETS 2 GWAC contract offers a unique contribution to the federal acquisition community as it’s the only GWAC set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). VETS 2 is designed to meet a variety of diverse agency IT requirements, including new and emerging technologies. The contract has a $5 Billion program ceiling with a five-year base period and one five-year option.

  • Industry Partners
  • VETS 2 Pricing
  • VETS 2 Ordering Guide and Contract
  • VETS 2 FAQs

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