Download - A Brief History of SEWP
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A Brief History of SEWP
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SEWP GodfathersSEWP Godfathers
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SEWP Pioneer and InnovatorSEWP Pioneer and Innovator
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IT Product Solution ContractsIT Product Solution Contracts
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Authority Authority
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Why the Duck?Why the Duck?
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SEWP Through the YearsSEWP Through the Years
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Three Agencies approved by OMB to be IT Product/Service GWACs
GSA, NIH, NASA EPA is authorized for IT Recycling Contracts
IDIQ Vehicle for purchase of IT Product Solutions Program is 16 years old – Pilot for GWAC vehicles
Version IV started in May 2007 – 37+ Contract Holders Emphasis on Customer Service (both Government and Industry) Extensive customer outreach and free training
Website - www.sewp.nasa.gov Help Desk: 301-286-1478; [email protected]
Program Manager: Joanne Woytek / 301-614-7128; [email protected]
SEWP Overview
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SEWP OverviewSEWP Overview
SEWP: Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement Vision:
SEWP is the premier customer-focused contract vehicle for Federal Government purchase of IT products
Philosophy– We do not care (quantity)– We do care (quality)– Competition for business; cooperation for program
SEWP Program Office is Contract Holder Neutral– No recommendations
• Except: General recommendations for Groups• Past Performance information
– No preferential treatment - FIFO
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SEWP ScopeSEWP Scope
IT Product Solutions•All Types of IT Products (Hardware, Software, Network Communications, Audio-
Visual, Supporting Technology)•Maintenance / Warranty / Product Training•Planning, Installation and Implementation services (unlimited)•Leasing •Purchase Agreements•Cost per copy multi-function devices•Limited consulting services in support of purchased products (10% ) for short time
period
Focused on mid to high level computing products•Average order size is $50,000 / 1200 orders per month•Not a Services contract•Product solutions not just a catalog
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Reasons Agencies Use SEWPReasons Agencies Use SEWP
Customer Service: We feel we are “The Best”Fresh
•Products updated daily•The OHNS factor – “Often Happy; Never Satisfied”• Innovative and automated procedures
Pricing•Lowest Fee with cap (0.55% Fee / 10K Cap)•Fair and Reasonable pricing at catalog level•Lower pricing at order level – internal competition and bulk purchasing
Time•No Synopsis / Small Business Plans / Contracts / etc.•Program Office operates on 24 hour response time
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Small business support•All types represented•Currently only GWAC with an SDVOSB set-aside
Tracking and Reporting•Expected Delivery Date and Order Information Flow•Order Status•Daily reports to Contract Holders
Training•IG Approved (required for DoD)•Free: Web video; and on-site
Reasons Agencies Use SEWP
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Tools•Many unique features especially Manufacturer Lookup and RFI/RFQ•Always undergoing improvement
Flexible / Responsive Contracts•Generic commercial based contracts •Agency specific policies and procedures
Increased Level of Contract Management•High level of oversight and control of contracts•Agencies may impose additional controls•Program can provide Agency-specific reports
Reasons Agencies Use SEWP
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Who Can OrderWho Can Order
Any Federal Government Agency
Any Authorized Federal Contractor• Authorized for specific contracts / agencies
– Current authorized list on-line
• Only support service contractors with specific guidelines– Details on Ordering Information page
• Orders not processed until letter received and accepted
No State / Local Government
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Who Has OrderedWho Has Ordered
67 Federal Agencies • Over 1870 Procurement Offices
• Over 3100 Contracting Officers (not including Procurement Specialists)
Top 10 Agencies• DoD
• VA
• NASA
• Justice
• GSA
• HHS
• SSA
• Commerce
• State
• Interior
