“The General Services Administration reissued sections of the draft request for proposals for its new small business IT services contract—Polaris—with a new pool for veteran-owned businesses and relaxed past performance requirements…”
“The new governmentwide acquisition contract, or GWAC, will focus on IT services, along with emerging technologies. The document cites advanced and quantum computing, artificial intelligence, automation technologies, distributed ledger technologies, edge computing and immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality…”
“’The changes made will encourage maximum participation by small businesses, emphasize customer requirements, and reduce barriers to entry for small businesses,’ officials wrote in a post on GSA’s outreach site, Interact.gov.
While the changes were designed to increase the number of small businesses that can participate, the overall target of the contract—IT services—remains the same…”
“GSA is asking vendors and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the updated draft by 4 p.m. Oct. 15…” Read the full article here.
Source: Reissued Draft of GSA’s Small Business IT Contract Adds New Pool – By Aaron Boyd, September 27, 2021. Nextgov.
