ICA holds a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certification, which qualifies ICA as eligible to contract directly with federal agencies, and to compete for the SBA program’s sole-source and competitive set-aside contracts.

As a participant in the 8(a) program, ICA can receive sole source contracts up to a ceiling of $4 million annually for goods and services. The Sole Source vehicle enables agencies to engage in direct buy contracts with certified contractors, such as ICA.

ICA meets the rigorous criteria for 8(a) certification, and has continually shown that it is a viable and strong business for more than five years.

Steps to Establish an 8(a) Sole Source Contract

• The government program manager or interested party develops a statement of work, prepares a government estimate, and obtains the necessary funding.
• The government program manager or interested party chooses a specific 8(a) contractor, such as ICA, to perform the work and submits a procurement request to the agency contracting officer.
• The agency contracting officer prepares and submits an “Offer Letter” to the SBA Business Development Specialist.
• SBA processes the Offer Letter and returns it to the agency contracting officer who submits the Statement of Work and Request for Proposal or Quotation.
• ICA submits the proposal which is evaluated and negotiated (if necessary) by the agency.
• The contract is awarded to ICA.
• These steps can typically be accomplished within a few days. ICA has a strong and productive working relationship with the SBA-assigned Business Development Specialist (BDS) who is willing to help clarify questions related to the 8(a) program and facilitate any contract award.

Features and Benefits

• Reduced decision cycle: the time required to award an 8(a) sole source contract is usually within days.
• Lowered administrative costs: procurement process and time is reduced to a minimum.
• Prices reflect negotiated best value for the government: agency negotiates with the firm directly to get the best value.
• Credit for promoting small business participation within agency.
• Can initiate a contract with a simple high level statement of work.

Agency: All Federal Agencies
Ceiling:  No Ceiling
Contract No.: 47QTCA23D007W
PoP: April 28, 2023 through April 27, 2028

Task Order Types: Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials

Special Item Numbers (SINs)

Terms and Conditions and Price List

https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/ref_text/47QTCA23D007W/47QTCA23D007W_online.htm

Deliver health research, professional services, program management and business consulting services, and information technology services and innovative solutions to help federal agencies requiring support for information technology application development and implementation along with business and project management and administrative support services to include, strategic and organizational planning, business process improvement, economic and regulatory analysis, policy formulation and development, and business program and project management.

Features and Benefits

• Uses simplified acquisition procedures to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using either your agency’s solicitation system or GSA’s eBuy solicitation system, or issue an RFQ directly to contractors using your agency’s procedures.
• Allows unique Contractor Team Arrangements to bring a wide variety of industry partners to the negotiating table.
• Customizes terms and conditions in task orders – or through Blanket Purchase Agreements – to meet specific requirements.
• Assures that required FAR terms and conditions are incorporated into the contract.
• Ensures adequate participation by small businesses, including setting aside RFQs for various socioeconomic subgroups.
• Saves time by using the streamlined procurement procedures of FAR Subpart 8.4.

Agency:  All Federal Agencies
Ceiling:  No Ceiling
Contract No: 47QRCA25DA148
PoP: 11/6/2024 through 11/5/2029; Option Period 11/6/2029 through 11/5/2034
Task Order Types:  Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials

Domains

The OASIS+ contract scope is organized by domains or functional groupings of related services spanning multiple NAICs codes. Domains and the NAICS codes listed under the domains are designed to align order requirements to qualified industry partners. Each domain is limited to the NAICS codes and associated size standards specifically listed under that domain.

ICA Awarded Domains

• Management and Advisory. This domain includes a full range of management and consulting services that can improve a federal agency’s performance, aid its endeavors to meet mission goals, and provide operating advice and assistance on administrative and management issues.
• Research and Development. This domain includes any requirements in support of Research and Development activities. R&D activities may be aimed at achieving either specific or general objectives. The term R&D includes basic research, applied research and experimental development. Services include conducting R&D in: the physical, engineering and life sciences; nanotechnology; biotechnology; and social sciences and humanities.

Features and Benefits

• Innovative, Data-Driven Solutions: With over a decade of experience in leveraging cutting-edge analytics and research methodologies, ICA delivers Best-In-Class impactful results for critical government initiatives.
• Flexibility Across Domains: ICA’s award spans the M&A, and R&D domains, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse agency needs.
• Streamlined Procurement: With OASIS+, agencies can access ICA’s services through a simplified contracting process, reducing time and administrative effort.
• Small Business 8(a) Status: As an 8(a) small business, federal agencies can access ICA’s innovative capabilities and mission-critical solutions through a greatly simplified procurement process and shortened acquisition timeline.