Applications and Support for Widely-diverse End-user Requirements (ANSWER)

Award Date 1/1/1999
Last Date To Order 6/30/2009
Shared Ceiling $25B
Contract Type
Master GWAC
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Applications and Support for Widely-diverse End-user Requirements (ANSWER) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is primarily focused on information technology (IT) modernization, eGovernment initiatives, and comprehensive technical support services. The contract vehicle supports a broad range of technological needs across federal agencies, including systems engineering, network infrastructure, communications technology, and automated information system modernization. Task orders under this vehicle encompass various IT-related services such as implementation, sustainment, development, deployment, systems integration, and technical support across different government sectors.

Task orders under the ANSWER GWAC demonstrate significant variability in scope, value, and duration, with contract values ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $50 million. Frequent prime contractors include General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, and other large federal IT service providers. The majority of task orders are not set aside for specific categories and cover a wide range of federal agencies, including the Department of State, Air Force, Veterans Affairs, and various civilian agencies. Pricing mechanisms are diverse, with task orders utilizing firm fixed price, time and materials, labor hours, and combination pricing types. Performance locations appear nationwide, with a concentration of work supporting military, intelligence, and civilian agency technology infrastructure and modernization efforts.

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