Overview
The NIH Chief Information Officer - Solutions and Partners (CIO-CS) contract is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). CIO-CS provides federal agencies with access to IT solutions with a particular emphasis on healthcare information technology and biomedical research computing.
As a CIO-CS contract holder, Colossal Contracting enables agencies to acquire mission-critical IT products and services through a pre-competed, streamlined procurement process. The contract vehicle supports the full range of IT requirements with special focus on the unique technology needs of healthcare and research organizations within the federal government.
NITAAC-administered GWACs are recognized for their efficiency, with ordering agencies benefiting from reduced procurement lead times, pre-negotiated terms and conditions, and access to qualified small business IT providers.
Scope of Services
The NIH CIO-CS contract encompasses a broad range of IT solutions and services, with particular strength in healthcare and scientific computing:
Healthcare IT Solutions
- •Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
- •Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- •Telehealth & Remote Care Technology
- •Clinical Decision Support Systems
Infrastructure & Cloud
- •Cloud Computing & Migration Services
- •Data Center Modernization
- •High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- •Network Infrastructure & Security
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- •HIPAA Compliance Solutions
- •Security Assessment & Authorization
- •Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation
- •Identity, Credential & Access Management
Professional Services
- •IT Program & Project Management
- •Systems Integration & Engineering
- •Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- •IT Training & Workforce Development
How to Order
Federal agencies can acquire IT solutions through the NIH CIO-CS contract via the NITAAC Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS):
Register with NITAAC
Ordering agencies must first register with NITAAC and obtain access to the e-GOS portal. NITAAC provides training and support to new ordering agencies throughout the registration process.
Develop Requirements
Prepare a Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or Statement of Objectives (SOO) that defines your IT requirements. NITAAC provides templates and guidance to streamline requirements development.
Post Solicitation via e-GOS
Submit the solicitation through the NITAAC e-GOS portal. The system routes the request to qualified CIO-CS contract holders for competitive bidding. Fair opportunity procedures ensure best value for the government.
Evaluate & Award Task Order
Review proposals and select the contractor offering the best value. NITAAC provides acquisition support throughout the evaluation process. Task orders are issued electronically through e-GOS.
Ready to Place an Order?
Contact Colossal Contracting to learn how the NIH CIO-CS contract vehicle can help your agency acquire healthcare IT solutions through a streamlined, NITAAC-managed procurement process.