GSA 8(a) STARS II
FirstDiv was awarded the GSA 8(a) STARS II Governmentwide Acquition Contract (GWAC) on 13 June 2017. The 8(a) STARS II is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing information technology (IT) services or IT services-based solutions for the federal government. STARS II is a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle designed to provide cutting-edge technology solutions from award winning 8(a) small businesses to federal agencies.
8(a) STARS II features:
- Multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle
- Five-year base with one five-year option
- $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*
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