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 (an encouraged methodology), are supported. Alliant 2 support areas include but are not limited to:
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Alliant 2 Features & Benefits
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A $50 billion program ceiling and a five-year base period with one five-year option |
Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements |
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Scope aligned with Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture (DODEA) |
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 |
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All contract types, e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, labor-hour and time-and-materials |
Offers flexibility of contract types for optimal risk mitigation |
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Ancillary support permitted when it is integral and necessary for the IT services-based outcome |
Facilitates integrated IT solutions |
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Access to exceptionally qualified industry partners |
Enables innovative solutions from experienced providers |
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Aggressive subcontracting goals set at 50% of subcontracted dollars |
Provides subcontracting opportunities for small businesses |
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Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505 |
Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time |
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Complimentary scope-compatibility reviews |
Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits |
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Requires fair opportunity under FAR 16.505 Ordering |
Supports competition among highly qualified Industry Partners |
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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 |
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.
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
For more information on issuing orders under Alliant 2, email alliant2@njvc.com..
