Alert: last new orders October 29, 2026
NITAAC CIO-SP3 Sunset (Market Alert)
HHS is ending all NITAAC GWACs. October 29, 2026 is the last day to award new orders under CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business and CIO-CS. CIO-SP4 was cancelled, and future requirements are expected to move to GSA vehicles such as Alliant 3, Polaris, OASIS+ and MAS.
Last verified October 20, 2026. Dates change often: confirm on SAM.gov before acting.
What is in scope
- New orders awarded on or after June 8, 2026 cannot run past December 31, 2028
- NITAAC program functions end after December 31, 2028
- Agencies are re-competing work on GSA and agency vehicles
Key dates
- June 8, 2026Period-of-performance limit takes effect for new orders
- October 29, 2026Last day to award new orders
- December 31, 2028All NITAAC work ends
Who should pursue it
- CIO-SP3 holders whose revenue depends on NITAAC orders
- IT firms positioned on GSA vehicles that will absorb the work
- Agencies planning follow-on acquisitions
What to do now
- Map your CIO-SP3 orders and their end dates
- Identify which GSA vehicle each customer will likely use
- Team with holders on vehicles you do not have
- Start capture on re-competes now
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Frequently asked questions
What happens to existing CIO-SP3 orders?
Existing orders can continue within their terms, but orders awarded on or after June 8, 2026 must end by December 31, 2028.
Is there a CIO-SP4?
No. CIO-SP4 was cancelled, and HHS has pointed customers to GSA solutions.
Where will the work go?
Largely to GSA vehicles such as Alliant 3, Polaris, OASIS+ and MAS, plus agency-specific vehicles.
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