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

Contract Number: GS-06F-0233Z

Contract Expires: 3 year base with two, two-year option periods (June 2004 - June 2011, with task order period of performance up to May 31, 2014)

8(a) STARS Features

• 8 distinct Functional Areas (FA) desingated by the NAICS:
  • FA1 NAICS 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
  • FA2 NAICS 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
  • FA3 NAICS 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
  • FA4 NAICS 518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services
  • FA5 NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services
  • FA6 NAICS 516110 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
  • FA7 NAICS 519190 All Other Information Services
  • FA8 NAICS 517110 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
• Directed task orders up to $3.5 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
• 8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
• Program ceiling $11 billion
• Not protestable (except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period of performance, or maximum order value of the master contract)
• Order placement: GSA FTS Client Support Centers or Delegation of Authority from Procuring Contracting Officer
• Geographic coverage: Continental United States, some Worldwide

8(a) STARS Benefits

• Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
• Availability and access to proven small business and 8(a) technology providers
• Short procurement lead time
• Low user fee (0.75 percent) built into contractors' ceiling prices