8(a) STARS III, a small business set-aside GWAC, provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. This next-generation GWAC builds upon the framework of 8(a) STARS II and expands capabilities for emerging technologies and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) requirements.
JSTP Information
Master Contract Number – 47QTCB21D0277
DUNS – 117233907
CAGE Code – 8EX39
PROGRAM MANAGER – Stacey Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 512.779.4617
Contract Specifics:
- The 8(a) STARS III GWAC ordering period is a five year base with one three year option. This ordering period began on July 2, 2021.
- The ceiling for 8(a) STARS III is $50 billion.
- 8(a) STARS III allows for fixed price, time and materials, labor-hour or a hybrid blend of these task order types.
- The contract access fee for the 8(a) STARS III GWAC is .75%, the same as GSA Schedules.
- The contract includes two sub-areas, one for emerging technology and one for OCONUS requirements.
8(a) STARS III Website – www.gsa.gov/stars3
Benefits of STARS III GWAC:
- Five-year base period with one, three-year option
- $50 Billion program ceiling
- Allows for long term planning of large scale program requirements
- In accordance with Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act and FAR subpart 19.8, Orders may be awarded on a sole source basis up to the 8(a) competition threshold
- Enhanced opportunities for government to engage the right skills very quickly
- Contract types include: Fixed-Price Family (FAR 16.2), Time & Materials (FAR 16.6), Labor-Hour (FAR 16.6), Hybrid blends, and Incentives (FAR 16.4)
- Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
- Permits other direct costs to include ancillary services and/or equipment that the Government determines to be integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution
- Provides flexibility at the order level and facilitates integrated IT 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
- FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
- Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support
JSTP JV is the combined strength of its two partners Joint Strategic Technologies and ProSphere. Additionally we already service customers in the US Air Force, US Navy, US Army, US Veterans Affairs, DOC and 4th Estate.