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GSA 8(a) Stars, Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for
Services, is a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity (MA/IDIQ) contract vehicle.
The main features include a 3-year base with two, two-year option
periods (June 2004 - June 2011), and 8 distinct Functional Areas
(FA) designated by the North American Industry Classification System
(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 million each for federal civilian
agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
- Directed
task orders up to $3 million each for Department of Defense activities
are compliant with Section 803 of the 2002 National Defense Authorization
Act 216.505-70(b)(2)
- 8(a) credit can be transferred back to client
agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
Program ceiling: $15 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
- Hardware, software, related supplies and services may be
procured as part of an integrated technology solution
- Pre-competed,
easy to use contracts
- 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
- Small Business GWAC
Center provides information technology (IT) specialty contract
administration
For further details regarding this program, please go to: www.gsa.gov/8astars
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