8(a) Stars III

8(a) STARS III is the General Services Administration’s multiple-award, indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract engineered to provide cutting-edge technology solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses to federal agencies.

Features:

• $50B program ceiling and five-year base period with one, three-year option
• Directed Task orders up to $4.5M
• Contract types include: fixed price, labor hour, and time and material terms
• Permits other direct costs when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort
• Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small business industry partners
• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
• Complimentary scope compatibility reviews
• Compliance with Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2008 and Section 863 of NDAA 2009
• No protests on orders under $10M, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC

Benefits:

• Allows for long term planning of large scale program requirements
• Enhanced opportunities for 8(a) firms
• Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
• Offers access to a pool of contractors with additional industry credentials
• Facilitates integrated IT solutions
• Enables federal clients to earn 8(a) small business credit
• Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
• Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
• FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
• Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support