GWAC (Government-Wide Acquisition Contract) · NASA-Managed IT Products GWAC
Managed by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
NASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) is NASA's premier government-wide IT products and solutions GWAC, available to all federal agencies. SEWP V is best known for fast ordering, competitive pricing on commercial IT products (hardware, software, solutions), and access to a broad catalog of technology offerings. It operates in two primary groups: Group A (large businesses) and Group B (small businesses), with direct support from NASA SEWP program office staff to facilitate orders.
$10B+
Annual Spend
Unlimited (group-specific ceilings)
Ceiling
5 years base + optional renewals
Contract Term
NASA
Managed By
Competition pools and socioeconomic set-aside categories within NASA SEWP V.
Group A — Large Business
ALarge and other-than-small businesses. Broad IT product catalog including hardware, software, and services.
Group B — Small Business
BSBA-defined small businesses with applicable socioeconomic certifications (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone).
The functional task areas and service categories that define what can be ordered through NASA SEWP V.
IT Hardware
CAT1Servers, workstations, storage, networking equipment, and peripherals
Commercial Software
CAT2Software licenses, subscriptions, SaaS, and software maintenance agreements
IT Solutions
CAT3Integrated IT solutions, system configurations, and technology solution packages
Maintenance & Support
CAT4Hardware maintenance, software support, extended warranties, and OEM support services
Ancillary IT Products
CAT5IT accessories, cables, media, racks, power protection, and installation supplies
IT Services (ancillary)
CAT6Limited ancillary services supporting IT product delivery and implementation
Why NASA SEWP V matters in the federal contracting landscape and its role in agency acquisition strategy.
NASA SEWP V is the federal government's premier IT products GWAC, handling over $10B in annual IT hardware and software orders for agencies that span every cabinet department and major independent agency. SEWP V is particularly dominant in the federal IT products market because of its streamlined ordering process — agencies can receive quotes and issue orders within days rather than weeks. NASA manages SEWP V at no cost to ordering agencies (a 0.35% fee to contract holders funds the program), making it extremely attractive compared to agency-specific vehicles. The vehicle's group structure separates large OEMs and value-added resellers from small business resellers, enabling set-aside competition within a mature products marketplace.
Step-by-step: how agencies issue task orders through NASA SEWP V and what contract holders need to do to compete.
Important market intelligence for federal contractors pursuing NASA SEWP V task orders.
What is required to hold a NASA SEWP V contract and compete for task orders.
Federal agencies that most actively order through NASA SEWP V. Understanding these buyers is essential for targeted capture and business development.
Department of Defense (DoD)
DoD and its hundreds of buying activities are the largest SEWP V customers, purchasing servers, networking gear, end-user compute devices, and software licenses at enormous scale.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The VA procures billions in medical IT systems, clinical workstations, network infrastructure, and health information technology through SEWP V annually.
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
NIH, CMS, and FDA use SEWP V for IT equipment, cloud software, cybersecurity products, and enterprise systems across their research and administrative operations.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS components buy IT hardware, communications equipment, surveillance technology, and cybersecurity tools through SEWP V on a recurring basis.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
As the SEWP V managing agency, NASA is also a buyer, procuring IT equipment and solutions for its centers and mission programs.
Practical tactics for maximizing your success as a NASA SEWP V contract holder.
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Common questions about NASA SEWP V including pools, eligibility, ordering process, and task order strategies.