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 Potawatomi Training. 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
RICK SOWELL
PROGRAM MANAGER
RICK.SOWELL@POTAWATOMITR.COM
(757) 288-1117
KEY INFORMATION
MASTER CONTRACT
47QTCB22D0461
UEI
CSDHX8S6TAK4
DUNS
800119534
CAGE
4RRK1