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Contract overview

NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement), pronounced “soup”, provides the latest Information Technology, Communication and Audio-Visual (ITC/AV) solutions and services for all Federal agencies and their approved contractors.

Created in 1993, SEWP I was the first Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) in federal acquisition. The program is self-funded through a 0.34% usage fee and supports more than 50,000 orders a year.

Ordering information

• Requests for quote above the small purchase threshold are initiated and answered through NASA’s online SEWP Quote Request Tool (QRT).
• FAR 16.505(b)(1) fair opportunity applies to orders over $10,000 under multiple-award contracts; the QRT automatically includes the contract holders in a selected group.
• Braxton-Grant quotes only products and services on its contract. Ordering agencies can add new products or services quickly through the Technical Refresh process.
• To confirm a requirement is in scope, send an overview or bill of materials to help@sewp.nasa.gov.

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was selected as an approved vendor for the U.S. Army’s Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-4 Hardware (ITES-4H) contract, a $10 billion vehicle of up to 10 years.

ITES-4H advances the Army’s enterprise infrastructure and infostructure with streamlined access to innovative, high-quality IT products and solutions at competitive rates. It also includes value-added technology services such as system configuration and integration, installation and relocation, and site analysis.

Products and services

• Servers
• Workstations, thin clients, desktops and notebooks
• Storage systems
• Networking equipment
• Imaging equipment
• Cables, connectors and accessories
• Video equipment products

Program benefits

• Easy-to-use online ordering systems for task order competition and management
• No special “Delegation of Procurement Authority” needed; pre-competed at the master contract level
• Cradle-to-grave support from the Braxton-Grant Support Center
• Negotiated discounts available at the task order level

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies was awarded a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III) small business contract. SITE III is a multiple-award task order contract that provides DIA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) with a full range of integrated strategic, analytic and technical support services.

Braxton-Grant provides cybersecurity solutions through technology installation, implementation, system management, cyber technology training and technical support services, closely aligned with the objectives of SITE III.

Scope of SITE III

• Enterprise activities and services
• Infrastructure development and sustainment
• Application development and sustainment
• Other special services specified at the task order level, including surge support, deployment and specialized technical support
• Support core functions
• Cybersecurity services

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is a prime contractor on the Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 Small Business (CIO-SP3 Small Business) contract with the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC).

Any federal civilian or DoD agency can use this GWAC to fulfill a broad range of mission-critical IT requirements, from cloud computing and cyber defense to health IT, across ten task areas.

Ten task areas

• 1 · IT services for biomedical research, health sciences and healthcare
• 2 · Chief Information Officer (CIO) support
• 3 · Imaging
• 4 · Outsourcing
• 5 · IT operations and maintenance
• 6 · Integration services
• 7 · Critical infrastructure protection and information assurance
• 8 · Digital government
• 9 · Enterprise resource planning
• 10 · Software development

NITAAC and GWAC benefits

• Easy-to-use online ordering systems for task order competition and management
• No special “Delegation of Procurement Authority” needed from NITAAC
• Free assessment of requirements within 24 hours and free training on GWACs, FAR 16 and NITAAC ordering
• Supports all contract types, including hybrid; pre-competed at the master contract level
• Negotiated discounts at the task order level and streamlined ordering based on FAR 16

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was awarded a contract on the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) IDIQ, which has a ceiling of $151 billion and a broad range of work areas.

Braxton-Grant will apply its cybersecurity, IT and network infrastructure, and process-focused management capabilities to SHIELD task orders that employ next-generation defense technologies.

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was awarded a subcontract by prime partner New River Systems Corporation to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) J-6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS) 2.0 multiple-award IDIQ contract.

Technical support across DLA mission areas

• Sustainment and evolution of an overarching DLA enterprise architecture
• Determination of proposed solutions
• Delivery of desired solutions, including oversight of related field activities and sustainment
• Assurance that solutions meet customer needs
• Integration of DLA’s IT solutions with other existing or planned DoD logistics IT solutions

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was awarded a subcontract by prime partner T-Kartor USA Corporation to support the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services+ (OASIS+) multiple-award, government-wide IDIQ acquisition program.

Braxton-Grant mission domains

• Management and advisory
• Technical and engineering
• Research and development
• Intelligence services
• Logistics

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies has been awarded contracts with the State of Maryland for information technology hardware, software and services. Braxton-Grant is a member of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program.

Hardware 2012 functional areas

• I · Servers and associated peripherals (excluding laptops, desktops and ruggedized computers)
• II · Printers and associated peripherals (excluding printer cartridges)
• III · Network communications equipment
• IV · Installation and training services
• V · Manufacturer’s extended warranty

COTS 2012 functional areas

• I · COTS software (excluding Microsoft)
• II · Installation and training services
• III · Manufacturer’s software maintenance

CATS+ functional areas awarded

• 1 · Enterprise service provider
• 2 · Web and internet services
• 6 · Systems/facilities management and maintenance
• 7 · Information system security
• 9 · IT and telecommunications financial and auditing consulting services
• 10 · IT management consulting services

How agencies order

• Hardware 2012: the State issues task orders specific to its needs.
• COTS 2012: agencies issue Purchase Order Requests for Quotations (PORFQs).
• CATS+: agencies issue Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Requests for Resumes (RFRs) in specific functional areas. Rates are fixed and available online; average time to award is 3–6 months, depending on scope.

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was awarded a Master Information Technology Services Invitation to Qualify contract (Contract 4400004480) with the Pennsylvania Office of Administration, Bureau of IT Procurement, on 10 July 2015, pre-qualifying Braxton-Grant for the service categories below.

Consulting Services – IV&V

• Requirements validation and tracing, milestone review, metrics analysis and test witnessing
• Site acceptance testing, defect investigation, and vendor analysis and selection
• Quality assurance and management, reporting and documentation review for IT and telecommunications projects

Consulting Services – Network Services & Telecom Services

• Network services: LAN/WAN planning, requirements and design documentation
• Customer relationship management (CRM)
• Call center / IVR
• Voice over IP (VoIP)
• Financial
• Multimedia
• Operational
• Organizational
• Planning
• Research

IT Integrator Services

• Multi-faceted integrated technology solutions or information systems that meet an agency’s business requirements
• Hardware and software for the integrated solution are purchased through an existing statewide contract or other appropriate procurement method

Contract overview

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national purchasing cooperative that offers its membership access to competitively procured purchasing contracts. TIPS is housed at and managed by the Region 8 Education Service Center in Pittsburg, Texas.

Who can participate

• K-12 school districts
• Charter schools
• Private schools and daycare centers
• Colleges and universities (state and private)
• Cities and municipalities
• Counties and parishes
• Churches
• Charitable organizations
• State agencies
• Emergency services districts
• Other entities with legislated purchasing or bidding requirements

Contract overview

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. was awarded a contract to support the Alliance for Innovation (AFI), an organization that supports local governments and nonprofit organizations across the United States with innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance public service delivery.

Braxton-Grant provides computers, peripherals, accessories and related services designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for AFI members and non-members through a strategic cooperative procurement program.