GSA 8(a) STARS II: Constellation I

GSA 8(a) STARS II: Constellation I

Contract #: GS00Q17GWD2176

Contract Manager: C. P. Krishnan

Contract Manager Phone: (949) 922-6155

Contract Manager Email: contracts@cakintl.com

Eligible: All Federal Agencies

Overview: The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services II (STARS II) contract is multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners.

Features and Benefits: GSA STARS II simplifies the acquisition of IT services allowing long-term planning of large-scale IT program requirements with proven, highly qualified, and pre-competed 8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses. Benefits of the GWAC include:

  • Small business set-aside GWAC
  • Industry partners are classified in two constellation, both of which have competitive pricing and technical proficiency
  • Industry partners in Constellation II have an additional industry credential, such as Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) or ISO 9001 (quality management system)
  • Directed task orders allowed up to $4 million
  • No protests on orders under $10 million
  • Contract type options offer greater flexibility in procuring different types of IT products and services
  • Worldwide coverage

Contract Type(s): Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Labor Hour, and blended task order types

Government Access Fee: 0.75%

Sole Source Option: Yes, Up to $4 million

Program Ceiling: $10 Billion

Period of Performance: New task orders may be issued through August 30, 2021. Order performance may go through August 30, 2024.

Business Categories by Functional Area

  • Custom Computer Programming Services
  • Computer Systems Design Services
  • Computer Facilities Management Services and
  • Other Computer Related Services.

Scope: CAK provides IT services and IT services-based solutions in as defined by 8(a) STARS II for:

  • Constellation I FA4 NAICS 541519 – Other Computer Related Services

Learn more at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105243