CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER COMMODITY SOLUTIONS (CIO-CS)

Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center’s (NITAAC) is seeking to establish a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for IT commodity solutions as they relate to health and life sciences capabilities, and general Information Technology (IT) initiatives. This GWAC, known as CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER COMMODITY SOLUTIONS (CIO-CS), will provide a mechanism for the federal government to procure IT commodity solutions from qualified vendors at competitive prices.

Scope

The scope of CIO-CS covers a wide range of IT commodity solutions, including but not limited to:

  • Hardware: such as servers, desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners, monitors, etc.
  • Software: such as operating systems, applications, databases, security tools, cloud services, etc.
  • Services: such as installation, configuration, maintenance, training, warranty, etc.

The IT commodity solutions procured through CIO-CS must be related to health and life sciences capabilities, such as biomedical research, health care delivery, public health, bioinformatics, biotechnology, etc., or general IT initiatives that support the mission of HHS and NIH.

Eligibility

The CIO-CS GWAC is open to all federal agencies and authorized federal contractors. The NITAAC will issue a solicitation for CIO-CS in May 2024 ( Estimate) and award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts in April 2025 ( Estimate). The IDIQ contracts will have a base period of 60 months and one option period of 60 months. The estimated value of the CIO-CS GWAC is $20 billion ( Estimate).

The solicitation will be open to all vendors who can demonstrate their ability to provide IT commodity solutions that meet the requirements of the CIO-CS GWAC. The solicitation will use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) to determine the size standards for vendors. The size standard for NAICS code 541519 is $34 million annual receipts except 150 employees for Information Technology Value Added Resellers. The size standard for NAICS code 334111 is 1250 employees.

Benefits

The CIO-CS GWAC will offer several benefits to the federal government and the vendors, such as:

  • Streamlined procurement process: The CIO-CS GWAC will allow federal agencies and authorized federal contractors to order IT commodity solutions directly from the vendors without going through a lengthy and complex acquisition process. The NITAAC will provide online tools and support services to facilitate the ordering process and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
  • Competitive pricing: The CIO-CS GWAC will leverage the volume and diversity of the federal government’s IT commodity needs to negotiate favorable prices with the vendors. The vendors will also have the opportunity to offer discounts and incentives to attract more customers.
  • Flexible and innovative solutions: The CIO-CS GWAC will enable federal agencies and authorized federal contractors to access a wide range of IT commodity solutions that are relevant to their health and life sciences capabilities or general IT initiatives. The vendors will also have the flexibility to offer customized solutions that meet the specific needs of their customers.

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