GSA VETS

The Veterans Technology Services (VETS) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a small business set-aside contract for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO) small technology firms. It is the result of Executive Order 13360 that is designed to strengthen federal contracting opportunities for SDVO firms.

 

This contract consists of two functional areas: systems operation and maintenance; and information systems engineering.  Many federal agencies are directing use of this GWAC in their future procurement guidance.  Unisys has established partnerships with several VETS functional area 1 and 2 providers. 

 

VETS presents a new way for federal agencies to achieve small business goals through purchase of Information Technology solutions from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. 
Agencies can use both GSA Assisted Acquisition Services or contact GSA directly and be given acquisition training for Direct Order/Direct Bill authority.

 

VETS GWAC features:

  • Period of Performance February 2, 2007, to February 1, 2012, with one, five-year option
  • Ordering procedures based on Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.505)
  • Program ceiling - $5 billion
  • Two functional scope areas
  • FA 1 Systems Operations & Maintenance
  • FA 2 Information Systems Engineering

VETS GWAC Benefits:

  • Federal agency assistance in meeting three percent goal for contracting with service-disabled veteran-owned firms
  • Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
  • Short procurement lead time
  • Training and support from VETS GWAC acquisition team
  • Increased contracting opportunities for small business
  • Low user fee (0.75 percent) built into contractors' ceiling prices