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GSA STARS III Website: GSA STARS III Website
Master Contract Number: 47QTCB21D0343
Symposit DUNS: 828904008
Symposit CAGE: 6SHS1
STARS III Program Manager: Roxanne Doyle
Email: roxanne.doyle@damiand35.sg-host.com
Phone: 703-972-1250
STARS III Mailbox: stars3@damiand35.sg-host.com
Introduction to 8(a) STARS III
8(a) STARS III is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (MA-ID/IQ) contract designed to provide federal agencies with innovative information technology (IT) service-based solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses. Using 8(a) STARS III will enable you to access 8(a) firms through an established contract vehicle instead of traditional open-market methods – saving time and taxpayer money.
Contract Scope
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 will offer IT services ranging from simple to complex and services-based solutions such as IT help-desk support, information assurance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more.
| 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-material 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 services and/or equipment 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 8(a) small-business credit |
| Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505 | Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time |
| Complimentary scope compatibility reviews | Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits |
| 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 protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support |
