Streamlining the IT Acquisition Process with GWACs
This event qualifies for 1.5 CPEs
This session will instruct procurement professionals on how they can simplify IT acquisitions and reduce timeframes through the use of “governmentwide acquisition contracts” (GWACs) and “Fair Opportunity,” as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Key Take-Aways:
- How leveraging GWACs for IT procurements can streamline acquisition processes.
- How source selection procedures can be simplified under the flexibility of fair opportunity.
- The latitude for streamlining source selection procedures, versus the strict requirements of the FAR.
- How to structure the task/delivery order request evaluation criteria to streamline the evaluation process and reduce timeframes.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Bridget Gauer
“Acting” Director, NIH-NITAAC, NITAAC
Ms. Bridget Gauer joined the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) as the Deputy Director in June 2015. With the departure of the Director, Ms. Gauer is currently serving as the Acting Director of NITAAC. As such she is setting the strategic vision for the NIH GWAC program, which consists of three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) valued at $60 billion. These contracts have an average annual spend of $5 billion.
Ms. Gauer came to NITAAC with over 20 years of acquisition experience. She has served in leadership positions throughout government. Most recently she served as the Chief Contracting Officer for the HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) of contracts and the Acting Director for the Acquisition Program Support Division within the Acquisition management, Contracts, and Grants office. Prior to joining HHS, Ms. Gauer served as the chief of contracts for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Ms. Gauer supported many organizations including the Department of Homeland Security under the Chief Procurement Officer and both contracting and major programs at the Transportation Security Administration.
Ms. Gauer has been the recipient of numerous Government awards and honors, including the Chief Acquisition Officer’s Council Award for her efforts with federal intern programs, U.S Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, and is a U.S. Army James Carroll excellence in management award recipient. Ms. Gauer is FAC-C Level III certified in Contracting and Level II FAC P/PM. She has a M.B.A. and M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.
Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu, Apr 27, 2017, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
ET
Cost
| Regular Price: | $189.00 |
Website
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Organizer
National Contract Management Association
