Law Summary
Definition of Terms
- Accreditation: Formal recognition of a supplier's competence, involving independence, integrity, technical qualifications, experience, and quality management.
- Two types of IT vendors/suppliers:
- Type A: Single firm engaged in manufacturing, consulting, telecommunications, or maintenance.
- Type B: Joint venture or consortium with firms covering a combination of hardware, software, consulting, or networking.
- NCC issues Certificates for four categories:
- Technology Provider (TP): Provides hardware, software, or network products.
- IT Solutions Provider: Combines technology and services to meet client requirements.
- IT Consultancy Service Provider: Offers high-level management and technical consultancy.
- IT Services Provider: Provides direct IT services supporting implementation.
Documentary Requirements for Accreditation
- BAC requires applicants to submit a completed Information Sheet (Annex A) and various supporting documents.
- Required documents include SEC registrations, financial statements, powers of attorney, sworn statements, project and client lists, VAT and tax certificates, business registrations, corporate profiles, annual reports, and income tax returns.
- Joint ventures must submit a sworn statement binding members jointly for contract obligations, unless incorporated as a corporation.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must submit the Information Sheet and documents as per Section 3.
- Firm Experience/Track Record:
- At least two successfully completed similar projects.
- Must have been operating in the Philippines in IT for at least 3 years (or 1 year for new services).
- For joint ventures, experience is aggregated.
- Financial Capability:
- Must be liquid and financially capable to sustain project financing.
Procedures for Accreditation Process
- Two application routes: agency-mandated or supplier-initiated.
- Phases include:
- Application Phase: Submit letter and documents to NCC.
- Documentation Review: Check for completeness.
- Conformity Assessment: Thorough evaluation using predetermined criteria including citizenship, business credibility, financial stability, technical capability, and site visits.
- Onsite Visit: Physical inspection by NCC committee.
- Certificate Preparation: Issuance of a one-year valid Certificate of Accreditation upon passing prior phases.
Criteria for Accreditation
- Major evaluation factors:
- Citizenship
- Business Credibility
- Financial Stability
- Technical Capability
- Results from Onsite Visits
The NCC Accreditation Committee
- Composition:
- Director General appoints members from NCC technical staff and representatives from Commission on Audit, GO-IT, CIO Forum, IT Consultants, and private sector IT associations.
- Secretariat support from NCC staff.
- Functions:
- Oversees application processing and form validation.
- Reviews documentation for compliance.
- Conducts conformity assessments based on specified criteria.
- Prepares and issues certificates upon approval.
- Maintains and updates database of accredited suppliers, accessible via NCC website.
Effectivity
- The circular takes effect December 1, 2000.