8(a) STARS III governmentwide acquisition contract
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 47QTCB22D0638
- Awardee
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Step Ahead Solutions Inc. UEI GX6QYMN932M1
- Awarding agency
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Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Presolicitation notice for the 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Pre-Solicitation · 47QTCB20R0005 · Posted Jun 22, 2020
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling
- $50,000,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Legislative mandates
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- Clinger-Cohen Act FAR part 39
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The 8(a) STARS III Government Wide Acquisition Contract is a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract awarded by the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service to Step Ahead Solutions Inc., an SBA-certified 8(a) program participant. The contract was awarded on June 28, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of July 1, 2026, and carries a ceiling value of $50 billion. The award derives from a pre-solicitation opportunity posted on June 22, 2020, with an initial award date of July 2, 2021, establishing the foundation for this governmentwide acquisition vehicle. The competitive 8(a) set-aside designation ensures that this contract benefits small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration, with Step Ahead Solutions Inc. maintaining active 8(a) program certification through August 17, 2026.
The 8(a) STARS III program functions as a comprehensive IT and professional services vehicle designed to support civilian federal agencies' technology and acquisition needs across the government. As a governmentwide vehicle, the contract enables federal agencies to place task orders for services that align with GSA's acquisition frameworks, including implementation of class deviations such as RFO-2025-16. While specific deliverables and service categories are not detailed in the provided documentation, STARS III contracts historically encompass information technology solutions, cloud services, enterprise IT support, cybersecurity services, and related professional services. The $50 billion ceiling and multiple-award structure facilitate competition among awardees while providing federal customers with streamlined access to qualified contractors and IT capabilities through a pre-negotiated vehicle.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $250 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 47QTCB22D0638?
47QTCB22D0638 was awarded to Step Ahead Solutions Inc. by Federal Acquisition Service (General Services Administration) on June 28, 2022.
How much is contract 47QTCB22D0638 worth?
47QTCB22D0638's own ceiling is $50,000,000,000.
Who can order from contract 47QTCB22D0638?
47QTCB22D0638 is a multiple award government wide acquisition contract (GWAC). All agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract 47QTCB22D0638 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 47QTCB22D0638 is part of 8(a) STARS III (STARS III).
Was contract 47QTCB22D0638 competed?
The extent of competition for 47QTCB22D0638 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. It was set aside: Competitive 8(a).
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