How does NITES work with DoCs COMMITS Program?
A. COMMITS is focused on small business awards. The COMMITS preferred source policy is not intended to adversely impact small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses that are performing well for Commerce organizations under existing contracts. Accordingly, requirements that will be awarded under existing Blanket Purchase Agreements held by small businesses (i.e. NOAA NITES) are exempt. Commerce Acquisition Manual 1313.370-01 February 26, 2001, Section 2.3 Exempt Acquisitions.
