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June 24, 2013 By AMK

RFP-EZ delivers early value

RFP-EZ has been touted as a faster, easier way for tech companies to compete for the federal government’s IT contracts, and now data suggests the pilot program also has the potential to save big taxpayer dollars.

A Small Business Administration analysis found bids received under RFP-EZ’s platform for four common IT projects came in 30 percent lower on average than bids for the same projects through the standard procurement portal FedBizOpps, and showed less variation.

Overall, RFP-EZ attracted more than 270 new businesses to federal IT procurement, and though initial contracts through RFP-EZ are not expected to be finalized until June, Federal Chief Technology Officer Todd Park said it’s clear the new system will save money and open up the government marketplace to a wider range of companies.

Keep reading this article at: http://fcw.com/Articles/2013/05/29/ez-rfp-value.aspx

Filed Under: Government Contracting News Tagged With: acquisition strategy, competition, cost savings, innovation, IT, procurement reform, RFP-EZ, SBA, technology

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