GSA 8(a) STARS II

Synteras has been awarded the 8(a) STARS II Governmentwide
Acquisition Contract (GWAC)

Ordering Guidance

Prior to issuing orders under 8(a) STARS, federal contracting officers must receive training on the use of the
8(a) STARS contract and be granted a written delegation of procurement authority from the Small Business
GWAC Center. Training is offered through -

• Conference Call,
• Webinar, or
• Onsite training

Assisted Acquisition Services are also available to support 8(a) STARS procurements. For additional ordering
information please review the 8(a) STARS Ordering Guide and/or contact the 8(a) STARS team.

Scope

The scope of 8(a) STARS includes four distinct Functional Areas (FA) designated by the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS):

• FA 1 – NAICS 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
• FA 2 – NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
• FA 3 – NAICS 541513 — Computer Facilities Management Services
• FA 4 – NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services

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 (the 0.75% CAF is administered and submitted to GSA by Synteras) is built into the
  contractor's ceiling prices