NASA SEWP VI
Information Technology, Communication, and Audio-Visual (ITC/AV) solutions and services for all Federal Agencies and
their approved contractors.
What is NASA SEWP VI?
Created in 1993, SEWP I was the first Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) in the federal acquisition space. Originally, the contract vehicle provided only technology products for NASA and all other agencies. SEWP has continually evolved over the past 30 years, expanding its scope to meet the requests of its customers. The program is self-funded through usage fees (0.34%) and provides all Federal agencies with acquisition support – more than 50,000 orders a year. SEWP is composed of three (3) scope categories detailed below:
- Category A – ITC/AV Solutions
- Category B – Enterprise-Wide ITC/AV Service Solutions
- Category C -Mission-Based ITC/AV Service Solutions
Tantus Technologies, now Sikich Federal, is a NASA SEWP VI Category B prime contractor.
SEWP VI Program Support
Order Issues and Post-Delivery
Contacts
Andrew Candreva
SEWP Program Manager
Andrew.Candreva@sikich.com
703-282-6137
Karley Stecchi
SEWP Deputy Program Manager
Karlene.stecchi@sikich.com
571-294-6953
Ordering Process
The internal ordering process of each Agency varies. The process and accompanying forms for Purchase Requests (PR) and Delivery Orders (DO) that are issued against a SEWP contract and is defined by the issuing Agency, not the NASA SEWP Program Management Office (PMO). The typical process is for an end-user to determine a requirement and generate a PR.
The PR along with any necessary funding information is sent to that Agency’s procurement office which results in the issuance of a DO. Any valid Federal Agency DO form, and the associated DO number may be used. The NASA SEWP PMO does not issue Dos- they must be issued through the issuing agency’s procurement office. The SEWP PMO reviews, processes and tracks issued Dos and forwards them to the contract holder(s).
Some Agencies have special requirements for issuing IT Delivery Orders. It is the Issuing Agency’s contracting officers (CO/KO) responsibility to be aware of any agency-specific policies regarding issuing orders via an existing contract vehicle and Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts. There are no requirements under the SEWP Contracts for issuing Agencies to use other intermediary procurement.
If modifications are made to any order, these modifications must also route through the SEWP PMO.
Fair Opportunity
FAR 16.505(b) (1) provides that each contractor shall be given fair opportunity to be considered for each order exceeding $10,000 and issued under multiple award contracts. The FAR states that the method to obtain fair opportunity is at the discretion of the CO and that the CO must document the rationale for placement and price of each order. Using the SEWP online Quote Request Tool is the recommended method to assist in this activity and to augment the required decision documentation. The SEWP Quote Request Tool (QRT) will automatically include the Contract Holders within a selected Group or based on a suggested source.
SEWP Helpline
help@sewp.nasa.gov
(301) 286-1478
SEWP PMO Hours:
M-F, 7:30 AM – 6 PM (ET)
www.sewp.nasa.gov
Main Office:
1735 N. Lynn Street, Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22209
About Sikich Federal
Sikich Federal is a leading professional services and consulting firm dedicated to helping federal agencies improve mission performance, strengthen operational effectiveness, and navigate complex organizational challenges. Combining the resources and multidisciplinary expertise of a nationally recognized advisory, accounting, and technology organization with a deep understanding of the federal environment, Sikich Federal delivers practical, outcome-focused solutions across strategy, organizational transformation, program management, business process improvement, data analytics, workforce development, and regulatory compliance. Sikich Federal brings over 40 years of Federal consulting and services experience supporting both Federal Civilian and Department of War customers.
SEWP VI Scope
SEWP is designed to provide a broad suite of Information Technology, Communication and Audio Visual (ITC/ AV) solutions and services. Technology is ever evolving and for that reason SEWP’s processes enable our contract holders to add new commercial technologies and IT services to their contracts, as requested by our customers. The focus of SEWP VI is the full suite of technology offerings that simply governmental access and industry offerings across both services and solutions. SEWP VI is composed of three categories and if you would like to determine if your set of requirements are within the scope of the SEWP VI vehicle, please send an overview and/or a Bill of Materials to help@sewp.nasa.gov.
