NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center)

What NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center) does

NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center) is a U.S. federal government acquisition center operating under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OLAO), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Established in 1996 under the Clinger-Cohen Act, NITAAC serves as an OMB Executive Agent managing three Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for federal IT procurement: CIO-SP3 (IT services and solutions), CIO-SP3 Small Business (socioeconomic set-asides), and CIO-CS (IT commodities and managed services). All three vehicles hold OMB Best in Class designations, and NITAAC is one of only three OMB-preferred sources for federal laptops and desktops under Category Management Policy 15-1. NITAAC supports federal civilian agencies and the Department of Defense, with over $9.1 billion in cumulative awarded contracts supporting Defense operations.

NITAAC's core technology platform is the Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS), a proprietary web-based ordering system that enables federal agencies to comply with fair opportunity requirements under FAR 16.505, process delivery orders, and manage the full procurement lifecycle. Supporting the GWACs is the Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) program, which delivers standardized laptops, desktops, tablets, and thin/zero client products at pre-negotiated pricing; the current GSS Version 10 (launched August 2024) incorporates generative AI and machine learning capabilities across 12 CIO-CS contract holders. Complementary services include Virtual Industry Days for requirement promotion and teaming, free Technical Assessments of SOWs/PWSs/SOOs returned within 12 business hours, and a library of procurement templates and tools.

NITAAC operates as a fee-for-service agency, generating revenue through NIH Contract Access Fees (NCAF) applied as transaction-based take rates: 0.65% on CIO-SP3 (capped at $150K per order over $23M), 0.55% on CIO-SP3 Small Business (capped at $150K over $27M), and 0.35% on CIO-CS (capped at $70K over $20M). The NCAF is collected via Pay.gov and must be itemized as a separate CLIN in contractor proposals. NITAAC's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (direct ordering through e-GOS plus assisted acquisitions with FAC-C-DS Level-III certified contracting officers) with event-driven outreach (Virtual Industry Days, NCMA World Congress, DoDIIS, Navy Gold Coast, TechNet Indo-Pacific). The organization operates with 18 employees and is led by Director Ricky Clark, appointed January 2025. As of June 9, 2026, NITAAC is undergoing a strategic review under Executive Order 14240 and OMB Memorandum M-25-31 to streamline federal procurement.

Name

NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center)

Legal name

NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center

Website

https://nitaac.nih.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NITAAC is a federal acquisition center under NIH/HHS that manages three OMB Best in Class Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business, CIO-CS) and the e-GOS ordering platform for federal IT procurement across civilian agencies and the Department of Defense.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT Procurement Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Central Government Policy, Strategy & Performance (incl. OMB-style functions) (BPAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Government IT contracting
• Federal acquisition services
• GWAC procurement vehicles
• Federal IT procurement
• Government contracting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) - CIO-SP3: NITAAC operates as a Fee-for-Service agency. The NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) for CIO-SP3 is 0.65% with a cap of $150,000 for any task order base or optional period (not exceeding 12 months) with funding exceeding $23 million.
2. NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) - CIO-SP3 Small Business: The NCAF for CIO-SP3 Small Business is 0.55% with a cap of $150,000 for any task order base or optional period (not exceeding 12 months) with funding exceeding $27 million.
3. NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) - CIO-CS: The NCAF for CIO-CS is fixed at 0.35% and capped at $70,000 for all delivery orders funded at $20 million or over. Applied to total award value inclusive of commodities and commodity enabling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NITAAC operates as an OMB Executive Agent providing Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for federal IT procurement. Its portfolio includes three core GWACs—CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business, and CIO-CS—covering IT services, solutions, commodities, and managed services, supported by the proprietary Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS). It also offers Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) for standardized hardware, free Technical Assessments, assisted acquisitions, and Virtual Industry Days.

Product overview

NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center) is a federal acquisition center operating as an OMB Executive Agent providing Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for federal IT procurement. The portfolio includes three core GWACs: CIO-SP3 for IT services and solutions, CIO-SP3 Small Business for small business set-asides, and CIO-CS for IT commodities and managed services. The e-GOS (Electronic Government Ordering System) serves as the unified digital platform for all procurement activities, enabling federal agencies to issue, compete, and award task orders under FAR 16.505. Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) provides standardized desktops, laptops, and tablets through competitive pricing under OMB Category Management Policy 15-1, with current GSS V10 including generative AI and machine learning features. Supporting services include Technical Assessments, Virtual Industry Days, and a comprehensive library of templates and tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CIO-SP3 A Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for IT services and solutions operating under FAR 16.505, providing federal agencies access to pre-vetted contract holders for IT professional services including software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and more. NCAF capped at 0.65% for task orders over $23 million.
• CIO-SP3 Small Business A small business set-aside GWAC for IT services and solutions, enabling federal agencies to meet socioeconomic contracting goals while accessing pre-vetted small business contract holders. NCAF capped at 0.55% for task orders over $27 million.
• CIO-CS A GWAC for IT commodities and managed services solutions including cloud computing services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment, installation, warranty, maintenance, training, engineering, and design services. NCAF fixed at 0.35%.
• Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) A Best in Class (BIC) designated program providing federal agencies with standard laptops, desktops, tablets, and thin/zero client products at competitive pricing through OMB Category Management initiatives.
• e-GOS (Electronic Government Ordering System) A web-based ordering system enabling federal agencies to comply with fair opportunity requirements under FAR 16.505, process delivery orders, and manage the full procurement lifecycle for CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business, and CIO-CS contracts.
• Assisted Acquisitions NITAAC provides warranted, FAC-C-DS Level-III certified contracting officers to support assisted acquisition from planning to task order closeout for federal agencies.
• Technical Assessments Free reviews of agency Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS) returned with recommendations within 12 business hours, covering scope, contract type, periods of performance, evaluation criteria, and deliverable schedules.
• Virtual Industry Days Customized virtual sessions that connect federal clients with pre-vetted NITAAC contract holders who are subject matter experts, helping agencies gauge industry interest, promote teaming, receive technical input, and determine if requirements are achievable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $9.1 billion in awarded contracts supporting Defense operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CDW Government LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDW Government LLC participates as a CIO-CS contractor holder in the Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) V10 initiative, offering desktops, laptops, tablets and thin client/zero client products to federal agencies.
• Dell Federal Systems L.P.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDell Federal Systems L.P. participates as a CIO-CS contract holder and GSS V10 awardee providing standard COTS IT equipment to federal agencies through NITAAC GWACs.
• Countertrade Products, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountertrade Products, Inc. is a CIO-CS small business contract holder selected for GSS V10 initiative offering IT commodity products.
• EN-NET Services, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEN-NET Services, LLC is a CIO-CS small business contract holder providing IT commodities and solutions through NITAAC GWACs.
• GovConnection, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovConnection, Inc. is a CIO-CS contract holder participating in GSS V10, providing IT commodities to federal government customers.
• GovSmart, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovSmart, Inc. is an 8(a) CIO-CS contract holder providing IT solutions to federal agencies through NITAAC.
• Impres Technology SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImpres Technology Solutions is a HUBZone CIO-CS contract holder participating in GSS V10 for federal IT commodity acquisitions.
• Iron Bow Technologies, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIron Bow Technologies, LLC is a CIO-CS contract holder and GSS V10 awardee providing IT commodities to federal agencies.
• Panamerica Computers, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanamerica Computers, Inc. is a HUBZone CIO-CS contract holder providing IT solutions through NITAAC GWACs.
• Paragon Micro InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParagon Micro Inc is a small business CIO-CS contract holder selected for GSS V10 initiative.
• Sterling Computers CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSterling Computers Corporation is an Other Than Small business CIO-CS contract holder providing IT solutions.
• Westwind Computer Products, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestwind Computer Products, Inc. is a HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business CIO-CS contract holder for federal IT commodity acquisitions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GSA Federal Acquisition Service: GSA administers multiple IT contract vehicles including MAS, Alliant, OASIS, STARS III, and VETS-2. It is the dominant federal procurement entity with a broader portfolio reach than NITAAC and competes directly for the same federal IT spend under similar authorities.

Direct peers

• GSA Alliant: Alliant is GSA's GWAC for federal IT services and solutions, similar to NITAAC's CIO-SP3. It serves all federal agencies with a pre-vetted contractor pool and Best-in-Class designation, making it a direct competitor in the IT services GWAC category.
• NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement): NASA SEWP is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract for IT products and services, operating similarly to NITAAC's CIO-CS and CIO-SP3. It is one of the largest IT GWACs in the federal market and a direct competitor for federal IT procurement dollars, also holding Best-in-Class status.
• GSA STARS III: STARS III is GSA's 8(a) GWAC for IT services, directly comparable to NITAAC's CIO-SP3 Small Business. Both vehicles target small business IT procurement with pre-vetted contractor pools spanning multiple socioeconomic categories.
• GSA VETS-2: VETS-2 is GSA's GWAC reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, providing IT services similar to NITAAC's CIO-SP3 Small Business. It is a direct competitor in the federal small business IT procurement space with comparable ordering mechanics.
• GSA OASIS: OASIS is a GSA multi-agency contract for professional services, comparable to NITAAC's CIO-SP3 in offering pre-vetted contractor pools for federal agencies. It overlaps with NITAAC's services category and competes for the same federal IT services dollars.

Regional players

• DHS FirstSource II: FirstSource II is DHS's GWAC for IT products and services primarily serving Department of Homeland Security components. It operates with a similar model to NITAAC's GWACs but is restricted to DHS mission areas rather than government-wide federal civilian and Defense use.
• DISA Encore III: DISA Encore III is an IT services contract vehicle for the Department of Defense. It is comparable to NITAAC's CIO-SP3 in operating model but is scoped to DoD IT requirements rather than government-wide federal civilian and Defense use.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NIH_NITAAC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuked9lQtaPQTqtRke16HyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/61555373277357
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nitaac
• Instagraminstagram.com/nitaacsocial

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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