Brian Williamson
The scope of the 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is centered on North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541512 but may include other NAICS codes that are predominately IT services. These may include, but are not limited to, 541511, 541513, 541519, and 518210. The contract offers IT services ranging from simple to complex and services-based solutions such as IT help-desk support, information assurance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more.
The Best-in-Class 8(a) STARS III GWAC is a small business set-aside contract that provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. The 8(a) STARS III GWAC: Directed order authority: Directed (non-competitive) task orders up to $4.5M each are allowed Expands capabilities for emerging technologies, Supports both outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) and CONUS requirements, Features limited protestability up to $10M, and Offers expert guidance from the GSA team, including free scope review services and market research
$50 billion program ceiling and five-year base period with one three-year option
Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements
Sole-source task orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold
Enhances opportunities for 8(a) firms
Contract types include fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-material terms
Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
Two focused scope sub-areas
Access to contractors with demonstrated experience in either emerging technology or performance in an OCONUS location
Enables federal clients to earn small-disadvantaged business (SDB) credit
Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
No protests on orders under $10M, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC
Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support
Contract Program Manager: Gezu Kalaye
STARS III Contract Number:47QTCB21D0340
CAGE:7A2R5
UEI Number:QLJ4EJ6B9FL8
DUNS number:079458481
Contract Type:Governmentwide Acquisition Contract
Ceiling:$50 billion
Task Order Types:Task Order Performance can go 5 years beyond Contract ordering end date.