GSA 8(a) STARS III

Overview

JoAnn Lata
Program Manager
(404) 382-8940

Features	Benefits
$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-materials terms	Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
Two focused scope sub-areas	Offers access to contractors with demonstrated experience in either emerging technology or performance in an OCONUS location
Ancillary equipment and/or services are permitted when integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution	Facilitates integrated IT services-based solutions
Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small-business industry partners	Enables federal clients to earn a small disadvantaged business (SDB) credit
Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505	Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead times
Complimentary scope compatibility reviews	Promotes contract compliance and reduces the risk of adverse audit findings
No protests on orders under $10 million, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC	Minimizes the risk of protests and supports timely order awards for optimal mission support