Overview
The Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 Small Business (CIO-SP3 SB) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a premier federal contract vehicle managed by the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). CIO-SP3 SB enables federal agencies—including civilian and Department of Defense entities—to acquire a broad spectrum of innovative IT solutions and services, with a strong emphasis on supporting health, biomedical, and integrated IT requirements.
Key Features
- Contract Type: Multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) GWAC
- Managing Agency: NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC)
- Set-Aside Categories: Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business (SB), 8(a), SDVOSB, and others
- Ceiling Value: $20 billion
- Period of Performance: Extended through April 29, 2026, with task order performance possible into FY31
- Best in Class: OMB-designated Best in Class GWAC
- Eligible Users: Any federal civilian or DoD agency
Services Provided
CIO-SP3 SB covers a comprehensive range of IT services, including:
- Health and Biomedical IT Solutions
- Enterprise Systems Support
- IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services
- Cybersecurity and Risk Management
- Software Development and Systems Engineering
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Teleradiology and Health Informatics
- Technical and Help Desk Support
- Information Management and Operations
Task Order Details
- Value Range: Typically $1 million to $40 million per task order
- Performance Period: Most task orders span 3–5 years
- Contract Structure: Task orders are competed among 134+ pre-vetted small business contract holders, ensuring competitive rates and rapid acquisition
- Execution Locations: Primarily Washington, D.C. metro area and federal sites nationwide
Benefits
- Streamlined Acquisition: Easy-to-use, web-based e-GOS system for automated competition, management, and award notification
- No Delegation Required: Agencies do not need a Delegation of Procurement Authority from NITAAC to use the vehicle
- Rapid Response: 1-day turnaround on free SOW/SOO assessments and responsive customer support
- Customizable: Terms, conditions, and labor categories can be tailored at the task order level
- Socioeconomic Goals: Enables agencies to meet small business, WOSB, and other federal contracting objectives
- Cost-Competitive: Pre-negotiated ceiling rates and competition at the task order level drive best value
Contract Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | GWAC, Multiple Award, IDIQ |
| Ceiling Value | $20 billion |
| Period of Performance | Through April 29, 2026 (task orders into FY31) |
| Eligible Users | All federal civilian and DoD agencies |
| Set-Aside Categories | WOSB, SB, 8(a), SDVOSB, others |
| Services | Full range of IT and health IT solutions |
| Ordering System | e-GOS online platform |
| Customer Support | Dedicated, with 1-hour response time |
| Best in Class | Yes (OMB designation) |
For more information about TestPros’ capabilities and participation under the CIO-SP3 SB GWAC, or to discuss potential task order opportunities, please contact our U.S. Federal Subcontract Vehicles team.
