Comtech is the Prime contractor in this contract vehicle.

The Alliant Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (Alliant SB GWAC) is a competitive multiple award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity set-aside small business contract. The contract is designed to provide worldwide information technology solutions to federal agencies while strengthening opportunities in federal contracting for small businesses.

Alliant SB-GWAC Features

• A $15 billion program ceiling and Period of Performance of February 3, 2009, to February 2, 2014, 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 terms
• Ancillary support permitted when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort
• Access to exceptionally qualified small-business industry partners
• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
• Complimentary scope-compatibility reviews
• In compliance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2008
• No protests on orders $10 million and under, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC

Alliant SB-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 evolves over time as technology expands
• Offers flexibility of contract types in order to mitigate risk
• Facilitates integrated IT solutions
• Enables federal clients to earn Small Business credit
• Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
• Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
• Supports price competition/"best value" through the FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process
• Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support

For more information, please visit http://www.gsa.gov/alliantsb.