General Overview
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. This next-generation GWAC builds upon the framework of 8(a) STARS II and expands capabilities for emerging technologies and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) requirements.
Contract Specifics
- The 8(a) STARS III GWAC ordering period is a five year base with one three year option. This ordering period began on July 2, 2021.
- The ceiling for 8(a) STARS III is $50 billion.
- 8(a) STARS III allows for fixed price, time and materials, labor-hour or a hybrid blend of these task order types.
- The contract access fee for the 8(a) STARS III GWAC is .75%, the same as GSA Schedules.
- The contract includes two sub-areas, one for emerging technology and one for OCONUS requirements.
Quick Access
Link to 8a STARS III Website: www.gsa.gov/stars3
8(a) STARS III Brochure:8(a) STARS III Brochure [PDF – 133 KB]
Master Contract #: 47QTCB21D0351
DUNS: 968343744
Cage Code: 6EPD5
Contract Program Manager Contact Info:
Jim Robertson
719-271-3257
Contractor Contracts Manager (COCM):
Jenna Akers
719-244-5665