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<h3>Alliant SB-GWAC Features</h3>
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 	<li>A $15 billion program ceiling and Period of Performance of February 3, 2009, to February 2, 2014, with one, five-year option</li>
 	<li>Scope aligned with Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture (DoDEA)</li>
 	<li>All contract types are allowed for task orders, e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, labor-hour and time-and-materials terms</li>
 	<li>Ancillary support permitted when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort</li>
 	<li>Access to qualified small-business industry partners</li>
 	<li>Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract vehicle with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505</li>
 	<li>Complimentary scope-compatibility reviews</li>
 	<li>In compliance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2008</li>
 	<li>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</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Alliant SB-GWAC Benefits</h3>
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<ul>
 	<li>Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements</li>
 	<li>Conforms to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy mandates for IT investments and evolves over time as technology expands</li>
 	<li>Offers flexibility of contract types in order to mitigate risk</li>
 	<li>Facilitates integrated IT solutions</li>
 	<li>Enables federal clients to earn small business credit</li>
 	<li>Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time</li>
 	<li>Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits</li>
 	<li>Supports price competition/"best value" through the FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process</li>
 	<li>Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support</li>
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