NASA SEWP Current Fee: A Guide for Contracting Officers

The NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) that provides federal agencies with access to a wide range of information technology (IT) products and services. As contracting officers consider authorizing support service contractors, it's essential to review the policy at FAR 51.101 and any agency-specific guidance or policy to make an informed determination.

The SEWP contracts are designed for use by NASA, all federal agencies, and approved federal agency support service contractors. The Contract Holder is responsible for paying the fee from their quoted product prices, which includes a surcharge of 0.36% as of February 1, 2018. This fee is not separately listed on quotes.

SEWP offers several advantages, including low prices (generally below GSA schedule prices), the lowest surcharge, and the easiest and fastest ordering procedure using pre-competed contracts. Companies can respond to quote requests by submitting a request to the NASA SEWP Program Management Office (PMO) if they do not yet have the items on contract.

The SEWP quote request tool provides an easy means for buyers to submit RFQs, follow FAR fair opportunity rules, and obtain verified quotes that are accurate and contractually correct. Buyers can request any product or service that is in-scope, while government buyers can only specify a vendor to guide the contracting office towards specific contract groups.

As with all GWACs, SEWP operates according to FAR Part 16.505(b), which requires fair opportunity to be provided to all contract holders within a given contract group. SEWP is a multi-award contract with over 100 companies holding NASA SEWP contracts, making it an excellent option for federal agencies seeking IT products and services.

The scope of the NASA SEWP GWAC covers a broad range of IT hardware, software products, cloud-based services, telecommunications, security tools, and product-centric services such as installation, training, engineering, and maintenance services. Awards for the current SEWP V contract were made in May 2015, with a duration that will run until April 30, 2025. NASA is currently on its 5th iteration of the SEWP contract.

In conclusion, understanding the NASA SEWP current fee and the associated policies is crucial for contracting officers considering authorizing support service contractors. By reviewing the relevant guidance and policy, they can make informed decisions that support the issuance of authorizations as required by FAR 51.102 and FAR 51.107.

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