GSA GWAC

GSA – 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS II)

Awaiting award of GSA STARS II - 8(a) - March 2011

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. Award anticipated 3/2011.

8(a) STARS II features will include:

A multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle
A five-year base with one five-year option
Two constellations (levels) based on industry accreditations, each with four functional areas designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
A $10 billion program ceiling
Limited protestability
Directed task order capability