GSA 8(a) STARS III
Contract Number
47QTCB21D0302
DUNS/CAGE
828744453 / 58WV1
Contract Period
7/2/2021 – 7/1/2034
Contract Type
ID/IQ (Fixed Price, T&M, Labor Hour, and blended)
Program Description
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity (MA-ID/IQ) contract designed to provide federal agencies with innovative information technology (IT) services-based solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses. Using 8(a) STARS III will enable you to access 8(a) firms through an established contract vehicle instead of traditional open-market methods – saving time and taxpayer money.
Scope
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, and 518210. The contract offers IT services ranging from simple to complex and services-based solutions such as IT help-desk support, information assurance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more.
In addition to the general IT services scope, 8(a) STARS III includes two focused scope sub-areas: Emerging Technologies (ET) and OCONUS Place of Performance. 8(a) STARS III prime contractors in the ET scope sub-area have experience providing evolving state-of-the-art emerging technologies such as technological convergence, robotic process automation, autonomic computing, and more. Prime contractors in the OCONUS scope sub-area have experience providing IT services in an Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) location.
Features
- $50 billion program ceiling and five-year base period with one three-year option
- Sole-source task orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold
- Two focused scope sub-areas
- Ancillary services and/or equipment are permitted when integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution
- Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small-business industry partners
- Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
- Complimentary scope compatibility reviews
- No protests on orders under $10 million, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC
- Contract access fee for the 8(a) STARS III GWAC is .75%, the same as GSA Schedules
Contact Information
Adeniyi Adeyiga, Program Manager
Ph. 301.404.1597
Email: STARSIII@a3consultingllc.com
ISO 27001:2013 is the globally recognized standard for Information Security Management. It provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification reflects A3’s commitment to securing information and ensuring data privacy.
ISO 20000-1:2018 is the international standard for IT Service Management. It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Service Management System (SMS). Achieving this certification demonstrates A3’s dedication to providing high-quality IT services that meet international standards.
ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for Quality Management. It defines the requirements establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Quality Management System (QMS). We regularly review our established processes and quality objectives to identify lessons learned and plan improvements in the way we work to exceed customer satisfaction. Our approach enables us to continually improve our Quality Management System and support our strategic goals.
We have been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)® for Services. The CMMI® Level 3 appraisal rating underscores A3 Consulting’s commitment to continuous improvement and producing high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Achieving Level 3 maturity indicates that A3 Consulting has defined processes that are well characterized and understood and are described in standards, procedures, tools, and methods.