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8(a) STARS III

$50B 8(a) set-aside GWAC for IT services. Sole-source up to $4.5M, competed beyond.

GWAC Sponsor: GSA Ceiling $50B Active

Overview

8(a) STARS III is reserved for SBA-certified 8(a) firms. Provides a streamlined ordering vehicle for IT services across all federal agencies. Heavy use in DoD, VA, HHS, and DHS. Sole-source thresholds match the 8(a) program's: $4.5M services / $7M manufacturing.

Set-aside tracks

STARS III accepts the following socioeconomic pools:

How to pursue STARS III

  1. Get 8(a) certified. Required before STARS III on-ramp. Use Certify.SBA.gov.
  2. Watch STARS III on-ramp. GSA periodically opens new awardee slots. Subscribe to GSA Interact.
  3. Build agency relationships. Sole-source-able 8(a) work flows from existing relationships. Identify your top 3 target agencies and meet COs.

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FAQ

Do I need to be 8(a) certified to compete on STARS III task orders?

Yes — STARS III is 100% 8(a) set-aside. You must be a certified 8(a) firm and a STARS III prime (or subcontractor to one).

How does sole-source work on STARS III?

Agencies can directly award to a STARS III prime up to $4.5M (services) without competition. Above that threshold, competition among the STARS III pool is required.