STARS

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The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) GWAC is a small business set-aside contract for technology solutions. It is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing technology solutions for the federal government.

STARS Features 

• Multiple award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle 
• Three-year base with two, two-year option periods (June 2004 - June 2011)
• Eight distinct Functional Areas (FA) designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):
• FA1 NAICS 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
• FA2 NAICS 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
• FA3 NAICS 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
• FA4 NAICS 518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services
• FA5 NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services
• FA6 NAICS 516110 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• FA7 NAICS 519190 All Other Information Services
• FA8 NAICS 517110 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
• Directed task orders up to $3.5 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
• Directed task orders up to $3.5 million each for Department of Defense activities are compliant with Section 803 of the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act 216.505-70(b)(2)
• 8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
• Program ceiling: $15 billion
• Non-protestable (except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period of performance, or maximum order value of the master contract)
• Order placement: Assisted Services Entities or Delegation of Procurement Authority from Procuring Contracting Officer
• Geographic coverage: Continental United States, some Worldwide

STARS Benefits

• Hardware, software, related supplies and services may be procured as part of an integrated technology solution
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
• Availability and access to proven small business and 8(a) technology providers
• Short procurement lead time
• Low user fee (0.75 percent) built into contractors' ceiling prices