FWG Solutions, Inc. (FWG) is a Prime contractor on the CIO-SP3 Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) is a multiple-award, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $20 billion contract ceiling that is designed to provide technology solutions to Federal agencies from a pool of pre-qualified solution providers. FWG Solutions was awarded Prime contractor status under both 8(a) and Small Business tracks. CIO-SP3 can be used by any federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) agency, and it is designed to provide contracting officials the ability to issue task orders easily and swiftly for information technology (IT) services and solutions and fulfill small business contracting requirements and socio economic goals. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated the CIO-SP3 GWAC as Best in Class (BIC) designation. Agencies can use BIC contracts to make smart buying decisions that eliminate redundancies, increase efficiencies, and deliver more value and savings. And this GWAC is sponsored and managed by the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC).
The CIO-SP3 8(a) and SB tracks provide small businesses the opportunity to participate in government contracting opportunities in support of everything Information Technology (IT) across a wide range of IT services. FWG Solutions’ contract is for the 8 task areas listed below. Our contract also covers 137 labor category descriptions (https://nitaac.nih.gov/gwacs/cio-sp3-small-business/cio-sp3-small-business-labor-categories) with our loaded labor rates for Government and Contractor sites.
- Program Manager: Dennis Powell, stars3@fwgsolutions.com
The scope of CIO-SP3 Small Business covers a broad range of IT capabilities including cloud computing, security/cybersecurity, data center consolidation, biomedical information services, health IT, imaging, mobility solutions, software development, enterprise data management, systems engineering, identity and access management, ERP IT infrastructure, workforce management, capital planning and investment, and more.
The CIO-SP3 GWAC has the following features for Government contracting officers:
- Faster: Offers access to a pool of contractors with industry credentials. Streamlined ordering and procedures under FAR Subpart 16.505 save time, money, and resources. Solicitation to 8(a) organizations allows for sole source awards without additional competition or justification under FAR Subpart 19.804-6 (b).
- Easier: Streamlined ordering procedures via a secure, web-based electronic-Government Ordering System (e-GOS) automates task order competition, management, and notification.
- Cost Competitive: Defined ceiling rates negotiated at master contract level; task order competition allows for lower rates.
- Control: Task orders placed directly by the agency with end-to-end management by procuring Contract Officer. Customized terms, conditions and additional labor categories are easily added. 8(a) socioeconomic credit transferable to the ordering agency.
FWG Solutions’ CIO-SP3 contract allows us to bid within the following task areas:
- Task Area 1 – IT Services for Biomedical Research, Health Sciences, and Healthcare
- Task Area 2 – Chief Information Officer (CIO) Support
- Task Area 4 – Outsourcing
- Task Area 5 – IT Operations and Maintenance
- Task Area 6 – Integration Services
- Task Area 7 – Critical Infrastructure Protection and Information Assurance
- Task Area 8 – Digital Government
- Task Area 10 – Software Development
Daniel is an accomplished Business Development Executive with comprehensive cross-functional experience, forward-thinking mindset, and extensive knowledge of the Federal Technology Services Industry. He has directed Business Development, Capture, Proposal Management and Strategic Programs in a career that has contributed to increased market share across both large corporations and small firms. With an extensive network and successful record of building strong customer relationships in short time frames, Daniel has been widely recognized for his highly effective leadership, commitment to team shared goals and operational achievements.
Daniel is fluent in French and lives in Oklahoma City with his family, where he is active in the community, sitting on the board of 2 local non-profits, as the Executive Vice-President of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), and Président of Alliance Française.
Kristen Crawford is the Human Resources Director at FWG Solutions. Kristen is responsible for all human resources functions and strategy at the company including, benefits administration, employee relations, policy development / administration and recruitment, which all help ensure that the company culture is maintained and that employees can thrive while at FWG.
Kristen is passionate about working side by side with both management and employees to enhance the employee experience and streamline processes for everyone. Since joining the team in May 2022, she has rolled out numerous new employee initiatives and policies that have helped incentivize the workforce, retain and attract new talent, boost the company’s internal communication, and strengthen the company culture.
Prior to joining FWG, Kristen spent multiple years as a human resources professional in the cruise industry and the nonprofit sector. She is a proud student-athlete graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and a master’s graduate from Northeastern University.
André C. Bruce is General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer for FWG Solutions, Inc. Mr. Bruce oversees fundamental legal and business functions, including compliance, contracts, legal strategy, risk mitigation, issues identification, and crisis management. Mr. Bruce also serves on FWG’s Executive Leadership Team. Mr. Bruce joined FWG in 2020 as the Director of Contracts and Corporate Compliance.
Dongfang Liu is Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for processing the financial activities to maximize profits, while managing an accounting and finance team. She serves as a financial advisor to the CEO and the executive team on strategic planning. She oversees all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation.
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Mrs. Pamela K. Isom serves as FWG’s Chief Innovation Officer, bringing over 25 years of professional services experience in public and private sectors to FWG Solutions and clients. As a senior executive and team leader, she leads business focused transformations through the application of responsible cyber and technology innovations.
Mrs. Isom previously served as Executive Director at the US Department of Energy where she was Chief of Artificial Intelligence & Technology and prior to that, Deputy Chief Information Officer. In total, she provided 7 years of Federal service guiding agencies through research, intellectual property management, governance, and application integration practices for the betterment of citizens. Her cross-industry experiences in manufacturing, e-commerce, financial services, energy and government have led to numerous recognitions for innovative outcomes including a Fed100 award.
Mrs. Isom holds a Master’s in Information Systems Management from Walden University. She is the author of a book, has published in scientific journals, has been awarded several patents, and she is a small business entrepreneur.
Jonny Gonzalez is the Vice President for FWG Solutions’ Defense and Intelligence Capture Division. Jonny holds a master’s degree in communication and leadership from Park University. Additionally, he holds Shipley Certifications in business development, capture management and proposal development. As vice president, Jonny’s goal is to drive growth within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD) sectors of Cyber Security, Information Technology, Intelligence, Training, Information Warfare, and Implementation of Weapons Systems.
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Dennis Powell is Vice President for IDIQ Business Development and Capture. He is responsible for the growth and marketing strategies for FWG’s Best in Class and DoD IDIQ Program. Previously, he was FWG’S Senior Director Business Development. In this role, he served as a Program Manager for the company’s NITAAC and Army contracting vehicles, including ITES-3S. For nearly two decades, he has built successful partnerships within the government contracting community and has led effective capture and business development initiatives focused on supporting the missions of federal civilian and DoD agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Commerce (DOC), and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Dennis is an alum of the American University.
