GSA Alliant 2 GWAC
Anything IT Anywhere
GSA Alliant 2 GWAC
NJVC is a proud holder of GSA Alliant 2, providing federal agencies with integrated IT solutions for evolving needs on a global basis. The Alliant 2 GWAC allows for the application of technology to meet business needs, including the ability to perform all current, leading edge and/or emerging IT services required to satisfy all IT services requirements anywhere, anytime, worldwide.
Alliant 2 provides maximum flexibility in acquiring an IT services-based solution for any conceivable IT services-based requirement, driving government savings through efficiencies and improved reporting data with greater integrity, all while maintaining an “Anything IT Anywhere” philosophy. The scope of Alliant 2 includes any and all components of an integrated IT services-based solution, including all current leading-edge technologies and any new technologies which may emerge during the period of performance. All IT development methodologies, including Agile, are supported. Alliant 2 support areas include but are not limited to:
The scope of Alliant 2 includes any and all components of an integrated IT services-based solution, including all current leading-edge technologies and any new technologies which may emerge during the period of performance. All IT development methodologies, including Agile, are supported. Alliant 2 support areas include but are not limited to:
Alliant 2 support areas include but are not limited to:
- Agile Development
- Big Data
- Cloud Computing
- Context-aware Computing
- Critical Infrastructure Protection & IA
- Cyber Security
- Data Centers & Data-Center Consolidation
- Digital Government
- Digital Trust and Identity Integration & Management
- Digitization & Imaging
- Enterprise App Stores & Mobile Security
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Integration Services
- IT Helpdesk
- IT Operations & Maintenance
- Modeling & Simulation
- Network Operations, Infrastructure & Service Oriented Architecture
- Shared IT Services
- Software Development
- Virtualization
- Voice & Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
- Web Analytics
- Web Application & Maintenance
- Web Services
Alliant 2 Features & Benefits
Features
A $50 billion program ceiling and a five-year base period 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
Ancillary support permitted when it is integral and necessary for the IT services-based outcome
Access to exceptionally qualified industry partners
Aggressive subcontracting goals set at 50% of subcontracted dollars
Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
Complimentary scope-compatibility reviews
Requires fair opportunity under FAR 16.505 Ordering
No protests on orders $10 million and under, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period of performance, or maximum value of the 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 is consistent with the current IT definition at any given time
Offers flexibility of contract types for optimal risk mitigation
Facilitates integrated IT solutions
Enables innovative solutions from experienced providers
Provides subcontracting opportunities for small businesses
Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
Supports competition among highly qualified Industry Partners
Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support
How to Use Alliant 2
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) named the Alliant 2 GWAC Best-in-Class (BIC) for IT solutions. BIC designates a preferred government-wide solution that is vetted, well-managed and recommended for use. These approved buying channels help decrease costs, contract duplication and inefficiency in federal contracting.
For more information on issuing orders under Alliant 2, email alliant2@njvc.com.
To use Alliant 2, federal contracting officers must complete the following steps:
- Attend training
- Request a delegation of procurement authority
- Issue the task order
- Report contract actions
- Review past performance
