GSA 8(a) STARS II

The contract provides Federal government agencies (see GSA Order 4800.2E for a list of eligible customer agencies) with IT services and IT services-based solutions from 8(a) certified firms on a global basis.  The principal nature of any resulting task order procurement must be for IT services; however ancillary support may be included when it is integral to and necessary for the IT services-based effort.

Meet Your Socio-Economic Goals

8(a) STARS II will enable your agency to achieve its socio-economic goals and objectives without the time and expense of an open-market procurement.  Because STARS II is set-aside exclusively for 8(a) contractors, agencies can receive 8(a) credits from awarded task orders.

8(a) STARS II Features

• Multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle
• Five-year base with one five-year option
• $10 billion program ceiling
• Directed Order Authority: Directed task orders up to $4 million each are allowed for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities

8(a) STARS II Benefits

• 8(a) socioeconomic credit transferrable to the agency
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Shortened procurement lead time
• A low user access fee (0.75 percent) built into contractor’s ceiling prices