OVERVIEW

The STARS III is a 8(a) small business set-aside Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). It provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from 8(a) industry partners like Advancia Government Services. This next-generation GWAC is built on a framework to buy total IT solutions and will expand capabilities for emerging technologies and OCONUS requirements.

FEATURES

  • $50 Billion program ceiling and five-year base period with one three (3)-year option.

  • Allows for directed award task orders under the competitive threshold.

  • While some sole source orders are flagged as “high risk,” this is not the case with 8(a) directed orders.

  • Contract types include: Fixed-Price, Time-and-materials, Labor Hour, and Incentives.

  • Permits other direct costs to include ancillary services and/or equipment that the Government determines to be integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution.

  • Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures.

BENEFITS

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

  • Allows for directed task orders under the competitive threshold. While some sole source orders are flagged as “high risk,” this is not the case with 8(a) directed orders.

  • Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk.

  • Provides flexibility at the order level and facilitates integrated IT solutions.

  • Enables federal clients to earn 8(a) small business credit.

  • Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time.

  • Fair opportunity process supports best value awards.

  • Minimizes protest risk for orders under $10 Million and supports timely order award for optimal mission support.

CONTACT INFORMATION

JENNIFER LOOPER

PROGRAM MANAGER

JLOOPER@ADVANCIA.COM

(573) 757-0093

KEY INFORMATION

MASTER CONTRACT

47QTCB22D0457

UEI

WN5AGLN9Y8X7

DUNS

080382010

CAGE

7Q4W9