STARS II

STARS II

The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) II 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. We are a contract awardee in functional areas 2, 3 and 4 of constellation I and II.

STARS II 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