GSA GSA Specialist Technology & IT Procurement 2

Question 1

What is a 'best-in-class' (BIC) contract vehicle and why does GSA designate certain contracts with this status?

Accepted Answer

A government-wide contract that meets specific criteria for management, oversight, and data sharing, recommended for use by all agencies

Answer

BIC contract vehicles are OMB-designated vehicles that meet high standards for acquisition best practices, offer government-wide availability, and are recommended as preferred purchasing channels to reduce duplication.

Question 2

What is the primary function of GSA's Alliant 2 contract vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To provide comprehensive IT products and services through a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC)

Answer

Alliant 2 is a GWAC that provides federal agencies with a broad range of IT services, including emerging technologies, solutions integration, and IT support through a competitive pool of pre-vetted contractors.

Question 3

Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, what is an 'Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity' (IDIQ) contract?

Accepted Answer

A contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services within stated limits during a fixed period

Answer

An IDIQ contract provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services within set minimum and maximum limits over a fixed period, with delivery ordered through task or delivery orders.

Question 4

What is the Cloud Smart policy and how does it differ from the original 'Cloud First' policy?

Accepted Answer

Cloud Smart emphasizes security, procurement, and workforce as conditions for cloud adoption rather than mandating migration to cloud first regardless of readiness

Answer

Cloud Smart replaced Cloud First with a more nuanced approach emphasizing that agencies should move to cloud when it makes sense and meet security, procurement, and workforce readiness conditions before migrating.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program managed through DHS and GSA?

Accepted Answer

To provide federal agencies with tools and services to strengthen their cybersecurity posture through automated monitoring of network assets

Answer

CDM provides federal civilian agencies with cybersecurity tools and services for continuous monitoring of networks, endpoints, and user activity to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in real time.

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GSA GSA Specialist Technology & IT Procurement 2