STARS II Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)

CSCI was named as a subcontractor to the 8(a) STARS II Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

The 8(a) STARS II is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing information technology (IT) services or IT services-based solutions for the federal government. STARS II is a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle designed to provide cutting-edge technology solutions from award winning 8(a) small businesses to federal agencies.

8(a) STARS II features

• Multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle
• Five-year base with one five-year option
• $10 billion program ceiling
• Directed Order Authority: Directed task orders up to $4 million each are allowed for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities*

8(a) STARS II benefits

• 8(a) socioeconomic credit transferrable to the agency
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Shortened procurement lead time
• A low user access fee (0.75 percent) built into contractor’s ceiling prices