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GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC

AI can be used to derive new, valuable, and most importantly, actionable insights from data. Specifically, we use algorithms, or machine learning applications, to detect patterns in vast volumes of data and interpret their meaning. The new insights that are gleaned from this method of data analysis are different from traditional data analysis because the insights are more detailed and can grow in value over time, as the trained models get better at analyzing the data and making predictions.

Contract No: 47QTCB22D0308

DUNS: 073505782

UEI: EWKEP4KZVKM8

Cage: 81LQ5

Contracting Ordering Period:

  • Base: 7/2/2021 to 7/1/2026

  • Option: 7/2/2026 to 7/1/2029

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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

  • Contract types include fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-material terms

  • Two focused scope sub-areas, which are available to provide fair opportunity

  • 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

  • Predefined adjustment differentials for 53 Conus locations and as per the DoS Bureau of Administration, Office of Allowances published indexes

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Features

  • Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements

  • Enhances opportunities for 8(a) firms

  • Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk

  • Facilitates integrated IT services-based solutions

  • Enables federal clients to earn 8(a) small-business credit

  • Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time

  • Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits

  • Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award

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General Scope

Examples of work to be performed relative to Order requirements include the following. These examples are not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather general indications of the types of services within a given IT services-based solution. Other services not listed as examples, but which adhere to the definition of IT, are within scope and may be provided to meet an agency’s particular mission needs. 

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  1. Data Management 

  2. Information and Communication Technology 

  3. IT Operations and Maintenance 

  4. IT Security / IT workforce augmentation 

  5. Software Development 

  6. Systems Design 

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Scope Sub-Area 1:

Emerging Technology-Focused IT Services include, but are not limited to:

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  1. Artificial Intelligence (including Machine Learning, Deep Learning/Neural Networks, Natural Language Generation)

  2. Autonomic Computing 

  3. Blockchain / Distributed Ledger 

  4. Quantum Computing 

  5. Robotic Process Automation 

  6. Technological Convergence 

  7. Virtual Reality (including Augmented Reality, Extended Reality, Mixed Reality)

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Additional details regarding 8(a) STARS III can be accessed here. 

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