8(a) STARS II Government wide
Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
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. Task Orders can be awarded with no protests on orders under $10M, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC. Geographic coverage of the continental United States and in some cases, worldwide.
8(a) STARS II Benefits
- 8(a) socioeconomic credit transferrable tothe agency
- Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
- 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
8(a) STARS II Features
- The 8(a) STARS II GWAC is a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle.
- With a five-year base with one five-year option
- A $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*
- Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
GSA 8(a) STARS II GS-06F-0733Z
Misty Claypole - Contracting Officer
(816) 823-3346
s2@gsa.gov
