GSA 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services III (STARS III) Contract

  • Award Date: February 7, 2022
  • Contract Number: 47QTCB22D0281
  • UEI: ENJJYB8WNMX9
  • DUNS Number: 830829003
  • CAGE Code: 5HPC3
  • Contract Ordering Period: July 2, 2021 – July 1, 2026 with one three year option. Performance on orders can go 5 years beyond ordering end date

The 8(a) STARS III contract is a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing information technology (IT) services or IT services-based solutions for the federal government. The 8(a) STARS III program is reserved exclusively for qualifying certified 8(a) small business concerns as the prime contractors per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.8.

STARS III Features & Benefits:

  • Enables federal client to earn 8(a) small business credit
  • Directed task orders up to $4.5M
  • $50B program ceiling and five-year base period with one, three-year option
  • Facilitates integrated IT solutions
  • Flexible contract types; fixed price, labor hour, and time and materials terms
  • Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
  • Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits. Limited protests on orders under $10M.
  • Pre-completed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505

2ndWave LLC Services available under 8(a) STARS III:

2ndWave LLC provides services under the STARS III contract in the areas of software development, systems integration, IT program management, systems analysis, design, consulting and support services under NAICS codes 541511, 541512, 541519, and 518210. We also have a focused sub-area under Emerging Technology (ET) for providing services for evolving state-of-the-art emerging technologies such as technological convergence, robotic process automation, autonomic computing, and more.

Program Management Contact Information:

Morris Zwick
STARS III Program Manager
Email: 8astars3@2ndwavellc.com
Phone: 301-651-4496

8(a) STARS III contract documents can be viewed at GSA https://www.gsa.gov/technology/technology-purchasing-programs/governmentwide-acquisition-contracts/8a-stars-iii/8a-stars-iii-resources.

Additional information on this Government-wide Acquisition Contract can be accessed on the 8(a) STARS II Website at www.gsa.gov/s3.