The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) GWAC is a small business set-aside contract for technology solutions. This contract vehicle is the replacement contract for the 8(a) FAST small business contract which expired October 31, 2004. It is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing technology solutions for the federal government.
This vehicle has the following features:
- Directed task orders up to $3 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
- Directed task orders up to $3 million each for Department of Defense activities are compliant with Section 803 of the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act 216.505-70(b)(2)
- 8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
- Program ceiling: $15 billion
- Non-protestable (except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period of performance, or maximum order value of the master contract)
- Order placement: GSA FTS Client Support Centers or Delegation of Authority from Procuring Contracting Officer
- Geographic coverage: Continental United States, some Worldwide
- May be utilized by any Federal, DoD and Civilian agency
- Now customers, may purchase GSA STARS solutions through through E-Buy
GSA STARS GWAC Highlighted by Federal Computer Week
Customers please download the GSA STARS Ordering guide here
DeVine can provide the following services under this vehicle for the following functional areas:
FA1 - 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.
Business Categories:
- Applications Software Programming Services
- Computer Program or Software Development
- Computer Programming Services
- Computer Software Support Services
- Database Design/Generation
- Legacy Interfaces/Data Migration
- Software Analysis and Design
- Software Programming
- Software Testing
- Web Design
FA2 - 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of integrated services or may be provided by third parties or vendors. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system.
Business Categories:
- Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
- Cabling & Wiring
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Services
- Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Services
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Services
- Computer Hardware Consulting Services
- Computer Software Consulting Services
- Computer Systems Integration Analysis and Design
- Computer Systems Integration Design Consulting
- Configuration Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Hardware
- LAN/WAN Design
- Network Design & Installation
- Network Systems Integration
- Systems Analysis
- Systems Integration
FA3 - 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities. Establishments providing computer systems or data processing facilities support services are included in this industry.
Business Categories:
- Computer Operations/Support
- Computer Systems Facilities Services
- Data Processing Facilities Services
- End User Support
- Equipment Inventory & Maintenance
- Facilities Management, Operation, & Support
- Facilities Planning
- Hardware/Software Maintenance
- Help Desk
- Network Management
FA4 - 518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing infrastructure for hosting or data processing services. These establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, provide application service provisioning, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments provide complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or provide automated data processing and data entry services.
Business Categories:
- Application Hosting
- Application Service Providers (ASPs)
- Automated Data Processing
- Computer Input Preparation
- Data Capture Imaging Services
- Data Entry Services
- Data Processing
- Data Warehousing
- Document Imaging
- Electronic Data Processing
- Media Streaming
- Microfiche/Microfilm Services
- Scanning Services
- Storage Area Networks
- Web Hosting
FA5 - 541519 Other Computer Related Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related services (except custom programming, systems integration design, and facilities management services). Establishments providing computer disaster recovery services or software installation services are included in this industry.
Business Categories:
- Computer Disaster Recovery
- Contingency Planning
- Disaster Preparedness/Recovery
- Documentation
- Information Assurance and Security
- Independent Verification & Validation
- Software Installation
- Virus Detection/Recovery
FA7 - 519190 All Other Information Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing other information services (except news syndicates and libraries and archives).
Business Categories:
- Call Centers
- Distance Learning
- E-Commerce
- Telephone-Based Recorded Information Services
- Video Conferencing