Among the many different contract vehicles the government
offers for purchasing a variety of products and service, 8(a) STARS II is a
small business dream- for information technology firms. This Government-Wide
Acquisition Contract (GWAC) provides a large and diverse pool IT contractors for
the government to award direct task orders for up to $4 million dollars.
Imagine, shortening or even avoiding the bidding and proposal process all
together.
Contractors must fall under the one or more of the following
functional areas to be considered:
1.
Customer computer programming services (NAICS
541511)
2.
Computer systems design services (NAICS 541512)
3.
Computer facilities management services (NAICS
541513)
4.
Other computer related services (NAICS 541519)
There’s a broad spectrum to choose from!
Federal agencies are continually being encouraged to utilize
8(a) business and the DoD has called out 8(a) Stars by name as a great way for
agencies to meet small business goals while obtaining the necessary information
technology services. The program has a $10 billion dollar ceiling and is
available to all agencies.
The process for applying to be on the 8(a) Stars GWAC
contains quite a bit of paperwork and information that will need to be
submitted. Those contractors who have GSA schedules know what we are talking.
You’ll need to provide pricing data, company information, understand all the
terms and conditions, as well as proving your company’s technical expertise and
experience.
The 8(a) Stars II GWAC is set to be released in the spring
of 2015 and will be open for application. You can check out the original
contract on FBO (see link below) and start planning ahead. The open season will
start at the release of the new solicitation and make sure you check out our
other social media for the exact release date! We’ll let you know when it’s
available.
FBO link to original 8(a) Stars: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=db6d7c2fcc7d3be50ebcdedefa1139eb&tab=core&_cview=1
GSA 8(a) Stars Info:
More information on functional areas:
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