Office of Assisted Acquisition Services

The Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) offers value-added, customized, acquisition, project management, and financial management services for Information Technology and Professional Services solutions. 

AAS is comprised of 10 Client Support Centers: FEDSIM and 9 Regional offices. 

AAS trained staff are certified contracting, project management and financial management professionals located throughout United States, Europe, and Asia. AAS offers expertise in formulating and executing Information Technology and Professional Services solutions, including, but not limited to:

• Systems Design, Development, Configuration, Integration, Implementation, Maintenance, and Training
• Application Development and Deployment
• Independent Verification and Validation
• Risk Analysis and Security Plans
• Systems Security
• Hardware and Software Acquisition
• Data Center Outsourcing and Disaster Recovery
• SmartCard Technology
• Call Center
• Financial and Accounting Services
• Program Management Services
• Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Solutions
• Technical and Administrative Services
• Logistics Services
• Professional Engineering Services
• Business Process Improvement and Reengineering
• Strategic Sourcing Solutions

Services

AAS delivers value through acquisition, project management and financial management excellence. AAS works with agency program, financial, contracting and legal counsel to ensure requirements are met on time, within budget, at reduced risk resulting in best value solutions. Customized services are scalable and available when and where agencies need them.

Agencies choose the services and the level of support needed for each requirement, small or large, simple or complex:

• Requirements Analysis
• Market Research
• Acquisition Planning and Acquisition Strategy Development
• Development of all acquisition documentation including: Performance Based Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives; Independent Government Cost Estimates, Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Evaluation Plans, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans
• Signing and Administering the Contract and/or Task Order(s).
• Project Management/COR
• Manage Project Schedule and Review Deliverables
  • Earned Value Management
  • Chair Progress Reviews
  • Monitor Vendor Performance and Resolve Disputes
  • Manage Award Fee Evaluation Boards
  • Pay Vendor Invoices
  • Funds Management
  • Legal Support
  • Contract Close-out

Solutions may include the use of Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Multiple Award Contracts, GSA Schedules, Single award or Agency-Specific Contracts. This suite of solutions provides customer access to thousands of commercial partners and unlimited variety in information technology and professional services solutions. Additionally, AAS can also help meet small business goals by offering solutions such as 8(a) STARS II , Alliant Small Business, and VETS contracts.

AAS's focus on financial management ensures customer agency’s money will be spent in accordance with appropriation, authorization and bona fide need. AAS also ensures compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, including agency specific acquisition and financial management policies.

If would like additional information, you may reach AAS by calling (703) 605-3699 or through email at assistedservices@gsa.gov.

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