Innovative Solutions through IT Schedule 70
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Giovanni Onwuchekwa Branch Chief, Program & Analysis
GSA IT Schedule 70
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A little about me…
I’m a contracting officer
Advised on over $20 billion worth of IT
procurements for federal agencies.
Everything from IT profession services to
hardware and software.
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Today I want to talk to you about…
How You Can Buy IT Products and
Services Faster and with Less Effort
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By using what you learn today...
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You are going to avoid...
Spending days or weeks trying to find the IT
products and services you need.
Searching through thousands of vendors for
every procurement.
Going through a long, complicated
procurement process.
Getting bombarded with too many offers to
evaluate.
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You are going to...
Get IT contracts awarded much quicker and
with much less effort
Find the items you need when you need them
Reduce your workload (a more manageable
level.)
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Today I’m going to teach you a little about
a contract vehicle called…
IT Schedule 70
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What is IT Schedule 70?
Government’s Largest IT Contract Vehicle
7.5 million IT products and services
Over 4,700 contractors (over 80% SB) offering:
Hardware
Software
IT Profession Services
Cloud Services
Telecom
Security
And many more…
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IT Schedule 70, Technically…
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts
Commercial Items Only
Competitive Pricing
High quality vendors determined to be responsible
Order Types: Firmed Fixed Price
Labor Hour
Time & Materials Orders
Base: 5 Years Option 1: 5
Years Option 2: 5
Years Option 3: 5
Years
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What Products or Services Can You Buy?
Hardware/Products
•132-3: Leasing of Products
•132-4: Daily/Short Term Rental
•132-8: Purchase of New Equipment
•132-9: Purchase of Used or Refurbished Equipment
•132-12: Maintenance of Equipment, Repair Services and/or Repair/Spare Parts
Software
•132-32: Term Software License
•132-33: Perpetual Software License
•132-34: Maintenance of Software as a Service
Services
•132-40: Cloud Computing Services
•132-50: Training Courses
•132-51: Information Technology Professional Services
•132-52: Electronic Commerce and Subscription Services
•132-53: Wireless Services
Satellite Communications
•132-54: COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity
•132-55: COMSATCOM Subscription Services
Identity, Credential, and Access
Management (ICAM)
•132-60A: Electronic Credentials, Not Identity Proofed
•132-60B: Electronic Credentials, Identity Proofed
•132-60C: Digital Certificates, Incl. ACES
•132-60D: E-Authentication Hardware Tokens
•132-60E: Remote Identity and Access Managed Svc.
•132-60F: Identity and Access Mgt. Prof. Svc.
•132-61: PKI SSP Program
•132-62: HSPD-12 Product and Svc. Components
132-100: Ancillary Supplies and/or
Services
132-99: Introduction of New IT Services and/or
Products
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Why Should You Use IT Schedule 70?
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First, using IT Schedule 70 will save you
time.
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Here’s what one study found
Study reviewed acquisitions across DOD and
Civilian agencies.
Compared the procurement lead times for 27
acquisitions.
On average, we helped contracting
officers…
Save 84 days!
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Why Does IT Schedule 70 Save Time?
1. Reduce number of quotes to a manageable
level by soliciting only vendors you select.
2. No need for responsibility determinations,
past performance reviews, etc.
3. Streamlined and flexible evaluations.
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Second, get procurement advice and IT
expertise at no additional cost.
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Total Solutions Development
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Benefit from Schedule 70’s Expertise
IT
Specialist
• Offers insights based on experience with similar IT
acquisitions
• Reviews draft SOWs
• Offers access to vast SOW library.
Proc.
Analysis
• Offers guidance with acquisition planning
• Trains customer 1102s on schedules acquisition
• Provides acquisition insights based on experience with
similar acquisitions.
Business
Mgt.
Specialist
• Serves as main GSA POC for customer.
• Manages customer relationship/interactions.
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ITS Sub-Categories and
Category Managers
Category Category Manager Current Organization
Telecommunications Amando Gavino Network Services Programs
IT Hardware Paul Morris IT Schedule Business Programs
IT Software
John Radziszewski Office of Strategic Programs
IT Consulting Chris Fornecker Office of Strategic Programs
IT Outsourcing Chris Fornecker Office of Strategic Programs
IT Security
Shon Lyublanovits Office of Strategic Programs
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If you need support from the team…
Call us at (855) ITaid4U (482-4348)
Sun 8:00 p.m. - Fri 8:30 p.m.
Email us at: [email protected]
Visit our website at:
http://www.gsa.gov/itschedule70
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Finally, find the right product/services
you’re looking for at the right time.
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We Have a Wide Selection
Over 4700 Contractors 7.5 Million IT Products &
Services
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What If You Can’t Find What You Need?
Issue a Request For Information on eBuy.
Get FASt Lane Support
New products/services can be added in 48 hours for
existing vendors.
New vendors can be awarded a schedule 70 contract in
as little as 30 days.
Contact: [email protected]
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How Do You Order From IT Schedule 70?
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Step 1 - Do Some Market Research
A. Visit GSA Advantage! & GSA eLibrary to find available
vendors, products and services.
B. Determine the appropriate Special Item Number (SIN).
C. Make a list of vendors that can meet your procurement
needs.
D. Note any interesting market trends.
E. Issue Request For Information (RFI) or host industry day.
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Step 2 - Define The Requirements
A. Determine what services and products you would like
to procure.
B. Is there a specific brand or contractor you want to buy
from?
C. Draft your Statement Of Work (SOW).
D. Check out the Statement of Work Library on the
Acquisition Gateway.
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Step 3 – Follow Ordering Procedures
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Step 3 – Following Ordering Procedures
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Step 4 - Evaluate Offers and Award
A. Evaluate quotes against criteria.
B. Always ask for a discount!
C. Award order to the best value offeror.
D. Host a kick-off meeting with successful vendors.
E. Provide feedback to unsuccessful vendors.
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Recap
IT Schedule 70 can help you…
Rapidly procure IT products and services;
Save time, money and effort; and
You will always have support throughout the
process
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About ITS
State and Local
Partnerships
$794M
Percent of awards
won by Small
Business
42%
Total $ to Small
Business
$6.5B
Annual
Government
Spend (via ITS)
$23B $1.47B 98%
Agencies
Supported
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Categories
Supported
Agency
Savings
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For More Information
Call us at (855) ITaid4U (482-4348)
Sun 8:00 p.m. - Fri 8:30 p.m.
Email us at: [email protected]
Visit our website at:
http://www.gsa.gov/itschedule70
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