Question & AnswerQ&A (NCC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2004-01)
Republic Act No. 9184, also known as the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA), mandates these activities.
Memorandum Order No. 119 approved the Implementing Rules and Regulations - Part A (IRR-A) of the GPRA.
No, the creation of a separate PBAC-ITR is no longer allowed pursuant to Section 11 of RA 9184 and its IRR-A.
They must prepare an Annual Procurement Plan (APP) which is composed of Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs) as required by the GPRA and its IRR-A.
No, submission of ISDP to the NCC is no longer required; instead, a copy of the approved APP must be submitted.
A clearance or an approved Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) from the National Computer Center (NCC) is required before fund release as per National Budget Circular No. 492.
No, the presence of an IT Professional as a voting member is no longer required.
An IT Professional may be a member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) to assist the BAC in bid evaluation and other procurement activities.
No, they are no longer required to get accreditation from the NCC but must register with the procuring agency and pass eligibility checks.
No, specifying brand names is not allowed; specifications must be based on relevant characteristics and performance requirements.
Implementation of any project not included in the APP shall not be allowed according to Section 7.5 of RA 9184 IRR-A.
No, these projects must be reflected in the APP and PPMP and must secure NCC clearance before procurement.
They must obtain an NCC certification confirming the project’s inclusion in the ISSP/ISP and its consistency with the Government ICT Strategic Plan.
The process includes pre-procurement conference, invitation to bid, pre-bid conference, eligibility check, bid submission and opening, bid evaluation, post-qualification, notice of award, negotiation, contract award, contract signing, approval, and notice to proceed.