GSA 8(a) Streamlined Technology Application Resource for Services (STARS) III

CSZNet, Inc. is honored to be awarded the GSA 8(a) STARS III Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle. Designated by the Office of Management and Budget as a preferred governmentwide solution, 8(a) STARS III is a Best-in-Class multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (MA-ID/IQ) contract designed to provide federal agencies with innovative information technology (IT) services-based solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses. Using 8(a) STARS III will enable you to access 8(a) firms through an established contract vehicle instead of traditional open-market methods – saving time and taxpayer money.

8(a) STARS III GWAC Scope:

• Centered on NAICS code 541512 but may include other NAICS codes that are predominately IT services, including but not limited to 541511, 541513, 541519, and 518210.
• IT Services range from simple to complex and services-based solutions such as IT help-desk support, information assurance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more.
• Two focused scope subareas:  Emerging Technology and OCONUS Place of Performance.
• 8(a) STARS III prime contractors in Emerging Technology scope sub-area have experience in providing evolving state-of-the-art emerging technologies such as technological convergence, robotic process automation, autonomic computing and more.
• Prime contractors in the OCONUS scope subarea have experience in providing IT services in an Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) location.

CSZNet, Inc Contract Information

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47QTCB21D0121

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654H8

John Pestotnik, jpestotnik@csznet.com, 202-524-9658

8(a) STARS III Features

• $50 billion program ceiling and five-year base period with one three-year option

• Sole-source task orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold

• Contract types include fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-material terms

• Two focused scope subareas

• Ancillary services and/or equipment are permitted when integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution

• Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small-business industry partners

• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505

• Complimentary scope compatibility reviews

• No protests on orders under $10 million, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC

8(a) STARS III Benefits

• Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements

• Enhances opportunities for 8(a) firms

• Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk

• Offers access to contractors with demonstrated experience in either emerging technology or performance in an OCONUS location

• Facilitates integrated IT services-based solutions

• Enables federal clients to earn small-disadvantaged business (SDB) credit

• Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time

• Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits

• Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support