3: Acquisition Central
Offer “Acquisition Central,” the E-Government Initiative that is streamlining Federal acquisition processes for the government
acquisition community and the government’s industry partners.
Other Information:
The Federal acquisition community and government contractors both want the most efficient, competitive, and transparent acquisition
process possible. GSA’s Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) offers an alternative for agencies that want to design and
maintain their own specialized systems. IAE was designed with input from over 300 representatives from 65 government agencies.
To incorporate interoperability, IAE identified the steps and data elements commonly used by most Federal agencies. The resulting
product allows agencies to manage their procurement processes, as well as implement improved, consistent procedures and controls,
leading to better business decisions for agencies and vendors. To reduce duplication, achieve economies of scale, and leverage
Federal investments, IAE has also made optimal use of existing services. Nine IAE systems presently support the acquisition
process. Ultimately, IAE will be a true “Acquisition Central,” a single source for Federal buyers and sellers to access information
and support services. IAE is being developed under the auspices of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) in the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC).
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