GSA 8a STARS II: GS-06F-1109Z
The 8(a) STARS II GWAC is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing information technology (IT) services or IT services-based solutions for the federal government. The 8(a) STARS II program is reserved exclusively for qualifying certified 8(a) small business concerns as the prime contractors per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.8.
8(a) STARS II Design
Fortis was awarded in all four functional areas on Constellation I. Constellation I includes those firms with competitive pricing and technical proficiency.
Each of the 8(a) STARS II constellations includes four functional areas designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). These NAICS are:
- 541511- Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541512- Computer Systems Design Services
- 541513- Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519- Other Computer Related Services
8(a) STARS II Features:
- A multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle
- A five-year base with one five-year option.
- A $10 billion program ceiling
- Limited protestability
- 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
- Supports Small Businesses: Supports reputable small businesses and meets your procurement preference goals. 8(a) credit* can be transferred back to client agency via the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).
- Directed Order Authority: Directed task orders up to $4 million each are allowed for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities.** Orders over $4 million are competed amongst the industry partners in the chosen Functional Area.
- Ease-of-use: Pre-competed, easy-to-use contracts provide agencies with the benefit of limited protestability (in accordance with NDAA 2008) and worldwide geographical coverage. Hardware, software, and services may be procured as part of an integrated technology solution.
- Cost Savings: Streamlined acquisitions shorten procurement lead times and a low user fee (0.75 percent) is built into contractors’ ceiling prices.
- Expert Assistance: The Small Business GWAC Center offers Information Technology (IT) specialty contract administration and skilled guidance on the use of the 8(a) STARS GWAC. The Center conducts free statement of work reviews and provides assistance with capabilities statement requests.
