GSA 8(a) STARS III, a small business set-aside GWAC, provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. 8(a) STARS III allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements while strengthening opportunities for 8(a) small businesses. 8(a) STARS III allows sole source orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold and is designated as a Best-In-Class contract. Government clients can order IT services under this multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracting vehicle by means of task orders with specifically defined requirements, deliverable products, and schedules.

Benefits of STARS include its availability and access, short procurement lead time, and limited protestibility up to $10M. 8(a) STARS III offers fixed price, time and materials, labor hour, and blended task order types, providing greater flexibility in procuring different types of IT products and services and meeting your mission requirements.