8(a) STARS III is a multiple-award, Indefinite-Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designed to provide technology solutions to Federal agencies from exceptionally qualified 8(a) small businesses.  The 8(a) STARS III GWAC is designated as a Best in Class (BIC) contract vehicle and it provides Federal government agencies an easy-to-use, streamlined procurement solution to purchase information technology services from 8(a) Prime contractors. This fourth generation GWAC includes an even greater focus on emerging technologies as well as performance outside of the continental United States (OCONUS). Arvada Solutions has been awarded this contract vehicle based upon our technical proficiencies and competitive pricing.

Program Manager: Ania Kaminska,      stars3@arvadasolutions.com 

Federal agencies, using the 8(a) STARS III GWAC, have access to Arvada Solutions through an established contract vehicle instead of traditional, open market methods. This GWAC saves both time and money for federal agencies, as well as provides access to Arvada Solutions’ proven service and technical capabilities as a technology provider.

The 8(a) STARS III GWAC is intended to promote small business utilization by federal agencies when purchasing IT services or IT services-based solutions. With a ceiling of $50 billion, this BIC contract vehicle provides federal agencies a way to deliver mission critical IT services working with small, disadvantaged businesses and that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Below we have outlined a few features of our awarded 8(a) STARS III GWAC:

• Awards can be sole sourced up to threshold of $4.5M
• No protest on orders under $10M (unless the order increases the contract’s scope, period, or maximum value)
• Pre-competed, easy to use contract with streamlined ordering procedures
• Multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle
• 8(a) socioeconomic credit to the agency
• Shortened procurement lead time
• Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
• Offers access to pool of contractors with industry credentials
• Supports timely order award for optimal mission support

For more information on how our 8(a) STARS III GWAC can support your IT requirements, please contact Ania Kaminska, stars3@arvadasolutions.com 

Additionally, if you need further information please visit the 8(a) STARS III website.

Ordering Period: Five year base period with one three year option. The ordering period began on July 2, 2021.

CAGE Code: 8NU45

DUNS: 128584522 

Unique Entity ID: GLFDDBYCJHE3

NAICS Code: 541512: Computer Systems Design

STARS III contract number: 47QTCB22D0113

Contract Vehicle Ceiling: $50 Billion

Contract Access Fee: 0.75%

Email: Stars3@arvadasolutions.com