8(a) STARS Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)

Leader Communications Incorporated (LCI) is pleased to offer the 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) GWAC, a small business set-aside contract for technology solutions.  It is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing technology solutions for the federal government. 8(a) STARS Features:

• Multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle
• 3-year base with two, two-year option periods (June 2004 - May 2011)
• 8 distinct Functional Areas (FA) designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
• LCI was awarded the following 4 FAs:
• FA1 NAICS 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
• FA2 NAICS 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
• FA3 NAICS 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
• FA5 NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services
• Directed task orders up to $3.5 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
• Directed task orders up to $3.5 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

8(a) STARS Benefits:

• Hardware, software, related supplies and services may be procured as part of an integrated technology solution
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
• Availability and access to proven small business and 8(a) technology providers
• Short procurement lead time
• Low user fee (0.75 percent) built into contractors' ceiling prices
• Small Business GWAC Center provides information technology (IT) specialty contract administration

Government contact information:

Howard Innis, Contracting Officer
Phone: (816) 823-4658
E-mail: howard.innis@gsa.gov
Internet: www.gsa.gov/8astars

For more information on accessing LCI services via this vehicle, click the link below:

• How to make a Direct Award to LCI through 8a STARS GWAC