What is STARS III?

8(a) STARS III is a small business set-aside Government Acquisition Contract (GWAC) which 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.

Service Areas

The scope of the 8(a) STARS III GWAC is centered on North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541512 but may include other NAICS codes that are predominately IT services. These may include, but are not limited to 541511, 541513, 541519 & 518210. The contract offers IT services ranging from simple to complex and services-based solutions such as help-desk support, information assurances, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more.

Benefits of STARS III

• The 8(a) STARS III GWAC ordering period is a 5-year base with one 3-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 is 0.75% (same as GSA Schedules).