GSA Alliant 3 Unrestricted GWAC
ABOUT THE VEHICLE
GSA Alliant 3 Unrestricted GWAC
The General Services Administration (GSA) Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a premier, multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle for enterprise IT services across the federal government. Alliant 3 replaces Alliant 2 as GSA’s flagship unrestricted GWAC and serves as a primary channel for large-scale IT services procurement over the next decade. GSA has indicated its intent to seek a Best-in-Class (BIC) designation for Alliant 3; that designation is pending completion of an ongoing update to the BIC program.
Alliant 3 is designed to support governmentwide IT modernization, with a focus on cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data, and emerging technologies, while consolidating duplicative agency contracts and reducing administrative burden. The contract operates under an “Anything IT, Anywhere” philosophy, enabling agencies to procure fully integrated IT solutions tailored to their mission, delivered anywhere in the world.
Contract Number
47QTCB26D0018
Period of Performance
March 10, 2026 to March 9, 2031 with one five-year option from March 10, 2031 to March 9, 2036. Task orders may extend no more than five years beyond the master contract’s expiration.
KEY CONTRACT FACTS
Contract Type: Multiple-Award IDIQ GWAC, Unrestricted
Program Ceiling: No maximum dollar ceiling at the Master Contract or Task Order level (authorized per CD-2022-08)
Period of Performance: 10-year ordering period (base + option), 3/10/2026 to 3/9/2031 with one five-year option from 3/10/2031 to 3/9/2036. Task orders may extend no more than five years beyond the master contract’s expiration.
Available To: All federal agencies (civilian and defense) on a global basis
Ordering Mechanism: Fair opportunity per FAR 16.505; all contract types supported (FFP, cost-type, T&M/LH)
Pricing: All pricing competed at the Task Order level, with no IDIQ-level ceiling rates
SCOPE OF AWARDED CONTRACT
What Can Be Ordered Under Alliant 3?
Alliant 3 covers the full spectrum of IT services across the entire system lifecycle, from research and development through disposal and retirement. The contract is aligned to the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and DoD Information Enterprise Architecture (IEA), ensuring that any current or future IT services requirement fits within scope. Any IT services-based requirement, including technologies that emerge during the period of performance, is in scope.
Core IT Service Domains
- Systems Engineering and Integration: architecture, design, engineering, testing, and lifecycle support
- Software Development and Application Services: custom development, COTS integration, DevSecOps, Agile delivery, application modernization
- Cloud Services: migration, modernization, cloud management, multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions
- Cybersecurity and Zero Trust: security operations, information assurance, zero-trust networks, SASE, cyber mesh
- IT Operations and Infrastructure: data centers, networks, hosting, help desk, operations and maintenance, enterprise IT services
- Data and Analytics: data management, data fabric, decision intelligence, business intelligence, web analytics
- AI/ML and Advanced Analytics: decision intelligence, automation, predictive modeling, machine learning operations
- Digital Transformation and Modernization: enterprise modernization, digital government platforms, legacy migration
Emerging and Advanced Technologies
Alliant 3 explicitly includes the following emerging technologies as in-scope functional areas:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Digital Process Automation
- Quantum Computing, Networking, and Advanced Compute
- Internet of Things (IoT), Sensors, and RFID
- Extended Reality (XR), including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)
- Distributed Ledger / Blockchain and Digital Trust Technologies
- 3-D Printing Integration and Modeling / Simulation
- Biometrics and Identity Management
- Zero-Trust Networks and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- IPv6 Migration and Upgrades
Mission- and Sector-Specific IT Services
Alliant 3 explicitly includes the following emerging technologies as in-scope functional areas:
- IT Services for Healthcare and Health IT Platforms
- Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilient IT for National Security Systems (per FAR 39.002)
- Digital Government, Digital Identity, and Digital Trust
- IT Services for Integrated Workplace Environments
- Energy Measurement and Management
- Geospatial, Mapping, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Alliant 3 supports all development methodologies including Agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches, and permits ancillary non-IT services when necessary to deliver an integrated IT solution.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES
Why Use Alliant 3?
Alliant 3 is the ideal vehicle for federal agencies seeking flexible, scalable access to world-class IT services without the burden of standing up a new contract. Pre-competed and pre-vetted, the vehicle eliminates duplicative acquisition overhead while delivering full competition at the task order level.
| Benefit | What It Means for Your Agency |
|---|---|
| No Maximum Ceiling | No dollar cap at the Master Contract or Task Order level. OCOs set task order ceilings based on mission need, with no ceiling to exhaust. An unlimited number of task orders may be placed over the contract’s life. |
| 10-Year Ordering Period | Supports decade-scale IT investment planning. Task orders can extend beyond the contract base period as long as they are issued during the ordering period. |
| Pre-Competed Authority | Full Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from the GSA PCO. Ordering contracting officers issue task orders directly, with no new contract needed and no J&A required. |
| Global Delivery | IT services delivered anywhere in the world in support of civilian and defense missions, including National Security Systems (NSS) per FAR 39.002. |
| Flexible Contract Types | Supports all contract types (FFP, cost-type, T&M/LH) and mixed CLIN structures within a single task order, aligned to task complexity and agency risk preference. |
| Streamlined Ordering | Fair opportunity competition via eBuy or direct agency portal. Simplified two-step evaluation processes available to balance speed and rigor. |
| Elite, Pre-Vetted Partners | A carefully selected pool of prime contractors evaluated on technical capability and past performance. Agencies access proven industry leaders without individual vetting overhead. |
| Category Management Aligned | Alliant 3 is aligned with federal category management goals. GSA intends to pursue a Best-in-Class (BIC) designation; that designation is pending completion of an ongoing update to the BIC program. Using Alliant 3 supports category management objectives and reduces total cost of ownership. |
HOW TO ORDER
Placing a Task Order Under Alliant 3
Alliant 3 uses a straightforward fair-opportunity ordering process consistent with FAR 16.505. Here is how to initiate a procurement:
| 1 | No Maximum Ceiling | Request a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from the Alliant 3 PCO. Once granted, your CO is authorized as an Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO) for Alliant 3. |
| 2 | Plan Your Acquisition | Conduct acquisition planning under FAR 16.505 and agency policy. Confirm your requirement falls within Alliant 3’s “Anything IT” scope. Performance-based structures are strongly preferred. |
| 3 | Issue Solicitation | Draft and issue a task order solicitation (RFQ/RFP) electronically via eBuy or your agency’s ordering system. Include evaluation factors: typically technical, management, past performance, and price. |
| 4 | Compete and Evaluate | All eligible Alliant 3 contractors must receive fair opportunity to compete. Streamlined two-step evaluations are available. All pricing is evaluated at the task order level. |
| 5 | Award | Award based on best-value determination. Task order performance, administration, and closeout proceed under standard agency processes. Contact Credence to begin the conversation. |
To obtain a DPA or learn more about the Alliant 3 ordering process, visit the GSA Alliant 3 website or contact the GSA Alliant 3 Program Office at Alliant3@gsa.gov.
CREDENCE ON ALLIANT 3
Why Choose Credence as Your Alliant 3 Prime?
Credence Management Solutions, LLC is one of 43 Phase 1 Alliant 3 prime awardees, part of a highly selective pool representing the federal government’s vetted IT services partners. Credence brings a focused, mission-aligned delivery model and the technical depth to execute complex programs from day one.
Mission-Aligned Technical Capabilities
Credence’s core competencies align directly with the highest-priority federal IT investment areas:
- Cloud Modernization: Migration, cloud-native development, multi-cloud architecture, and cloud management across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments supporting civilian and defense missions
- Zero Trust Cybersecurity: Zero trust architecture design and implementation, security operations, C-SCRM, vulnerability management, and information assurance aligned to NIST and federal mandates
- AI/ML and Data Engineering: Machine learning operations, intelligent automation, data platform modernization, decision intelligence, and advanced analytics
- Digital Engineering and Modernization: Systems engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, Agile and SAFe delivery, legacy system transformation
- Software Development and Application Services: Custom application development, COTS integration, API development, web services, mobile solutions
- IT Operations and Infrastructure: Enterprise infrastructure management, help desk, network operations, data center support, and managed IT services
Credentials and Quality Certifications
Credence’s certifications represent a level of organizational maturity that distinguishes us from the field:
| Certification | Significance |
|---|---|
| CMMI Level 3, Dev and Services | Demonstrates mature, disciplined processes for both product development and service delivery, representing the industry benchmark for federal program execution |
| ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100D | Quality management systems aligned to aerospace/defense standards, ensuring rigorous quality control across all programs |
| ISO 27001:2022 | Information security management system certification, serving as the international standard for managing information security risk |
| ISO 20000:2018 | IT service management standard, ensuring structured, reliable delivery of IT services to government customers. |
| ISO 22301:2019 | Business continuity management, ensuring mission continuity for critical government programs. |
| ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental management system, supporting federal sustainability and environmental compliance requirements |
| ISO 17025:2017 | Testing and calibration laboratory competence standard |
| ISO 21508:2018, ISO 28001:2007, ISO 37001:2016 | Project management, supply chain security, and anti-bribery management systems providing comprehensive governance across operations |
Delivery Model and Differentiators
- Governance-Driven Execution: A structured program management model with built-in accountability at every level, including program offices, delivery teams, and executive oversight, ensuring disciplined, measurable performance
- Rapid Task Order Response: A repeatable proposal engine and dedicated Alliant 3 program office enable fast, high-quality responses to agency solicitations with lower burden on government evaluation teams
- Proven Federal Mission Focus: Credence’s success is measured by client outcomes. Our teams support critical programs across civilian, defense, and intelligence communities
- Teaming and Subcontracting: Credence actively partners with specialized subcontractors and small businesses to bring the right expertise to every requirement
- Cybersecurity Compliance: Credence holds a comprehensive C-SCRM program aligned to NIST SP 800-161 and all Alliant 3 cybersecurity requirements, ensuring supply chain integrity on every task order
CONTRACT INFORMATION
Contract Identifiers and Compliance Information
| Contractor | Credence Management Solutions, LLC |
| Address | 1775 Tysons Blvd, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102 |
| GWAC Contract Number | 47QTCB26D0018 |
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) | FZNCSKF4X6D9 |
| CAGE Code | 4WPK2 |
| DUNS Number | 805875718 |
| Parent Company UEI / CAGE | Credence Management Solutions, LLC is an independently owned company with no parent entity. |
| Period of Performance | 10-year ordering period (base + option), 3/10/2026 to 3/9/2031 with one five-year option from 3/10/2031 to 3/9/2036. Task orders may extend no more than five years beyond the master contract’s expiration. |
| Contract Vehicle | GSA Alliant 3 Unrestricted GWAC, Multiple Award IDIQ |
INSURANCE COMPLIANCE NOTICE
CONTRACT INSURANCE meets threshold stated in FAR Subpart 28.307-2 LIABILITY and expires on 01/01/2027.
Quality and Compliance Certifications
Credence is certified at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services and holds the following current ISO certifications:
- ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100D, Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 17025:2017, Testing and Calibration Laboratories
- ISO 20000:2018, IT Service Management
- ISO 21508:2018, Earned Value Management in Project and Programme Management
- ISO 22301:2019, Business Continuity Management
- ISO 27001:2022, Information Security Management
- ISO 28001:2007, Supply Chain Security Management
- ISO 37001:2016, Anti-Bribery Management Systems
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Conformed Contract and Modifications
In accordance with G.10(a) of the Alliant 3 Master Contract, the following documents are made available in PDF format. Documents are redacted where appropriate. This section is updated within the timeframes required by Section F.7 of the Master Contract.
| Document | Description | Status / Link |
|---|---|---|
| SF-33, Conformed Contract | Master Contract No. 47QTCB26D0018, as conformed with all modifications. Redacted where appropriate. | Link |
| SF-30 Modifications | All contract modifications issued under Master Contract No. 47QTCB26D0018, listed chronologically. Updated as issued. | Link |
| Alliant 3 Capability Statement | One-page capability statement summarizing Credence’s Alliant 3 offerings for distribution to agency customers. | Link |
This page is updated continually throughout the period of performance of Master Contract No. 47QTCB26D0018. Points of contact are reviewed annually for accuracy. Self-certification of web page compliance is submitted annually via the Government Designated System per G.10 of the Master Contract.
CONTACT CREDENCE
Alliant 3 Points of Contact
For information on how Credence can support your agency’s IT mission under Alliant 3, or to discuss a potential task order requirement, please contact:
| Mike Vogel Alliant 3 Contractor Program Manager (CPM) Office: (703) 517-1809 Toll Free: (888) 459-2430 Fax: (703) 991-9121 alliant3@credence-llc.com |
John Stapleford |
| GSA Alliant 3 Official Website https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/gwacs/alliant-3 |
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Credence Management Solutions, LLC • 1775 Tysons Blvd, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102 • GSA Alliant 3 Contract No. 47QTCB26D0018 • UEI: FZNCSKF4X6D9 • CAGE: 4WPK2