Rumors of NITAAC’s demise are overstated

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Jason Miller, Federal News Network, April 24, 2025

The National Institutes of Health’s IT Acquisition and Assessment Center hasn’t been shut down. It’s employees are still accepting and processing task orders, and making contract awards.

“There have been numerous rumors circulating about the potential closure of NITAAC. I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight: NITAAC remains fully operational and is committed to supporting all federal agencies in need of comprehensive IT solutions and services, particularly those with a focus on health care,” said Ricky Clark, NITAAC’s director, in an email to Federal News Network. “As a key player in the GWAC space, NITAAC stands out for its specialized support of health-related IT. We offer a full spectrum of services tailored to meet the unique needs of health care information technology environments —including medical software, hardware, networking, and cybersecurity services — ensuring agencies receive solutions that are both innovative and mission-ready.”

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