The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) manages the CIO-SP3 government-wide acquisition contract, a comprehensive IT service delivery program with a $20 billion ceiling [1]. Operating from July 2019 through June 2022, this contract vehicle (75N98119D00055 – 8(a)) enables federal agencies to place task orders through multiple contract types, including FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, and CPAF, while offering built-in flexibility for ancillary services and equipment integral to IT solutions [1].
- Pre-competed contract with streamlined FAR 16.505 ordering procedures
- Sole-source task orders up to 8(a) competitive threshold
- No protests on orders under $10 million (except for scope/period/value changes)
- Complimentary scope compatibility reviews [2]
- Long-term planning capability for large-scale requirements
- Risk mitigation through flexible contract types
- Access to qualified 8(a) small business partners
- Small-disadvantaged business credit opportunities [2]
- Two focused scope sub-areas covering emerging technology and OCONUS performance
- Sole-source task orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold
- Complimentary scope compatibility reviews
- No protests on orders under $10 million (except for scope/period/value changes) [2]
Contract administration and management is overseen by Program Manager Jitesh Sachdev, who can be reached at [email protected] or 703-286-0862. General inquiries may be directed to [email protected] [1]. Through these contract vehicles, federal agencies can effectively meet small-disadvantaged business (SDB) credit requirements while accessing qualified 8(a) small-business industry partners [2].