8(a) STARS III Highlights.pdf

8(a) STARS III Highlights

On August 9, 2019, GSA issued draft solicitation 47QTCH19N0001 and requested feedback on that document. There are no plans to publish specific responses to the questions and comments received in response to the draft. All comments and suggestions were considered and they helped inform the final version of the solicitation. The purpose of this document is to provide a brief overview of select areas in the final solicitation, especially where it differs from the draft. More specific information will be available in the official solicitation. Please wait for the request for proposals (RFP) to be released, and carefully read the entire document before submitting questions to s3@gsa.gov, as the RFP is the official solicitation.

Eligibility:

● 8(a) STARS III is a separate procurement from other GSA contract vehicles. STARS II Industry Partners cannot be grandfathered into the STARS III GWAC and there is no requirement to hold any other GSA contract or industry credential to receive an award.

● Only legal entities that are SBA 8(a) certified small business concerns at the time of initial offer submission that includes pricing will be considered for award.

● Allowable Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTA) include 8(a) joint ventures and prime/subcontractor arrangements where a subcontractor letter of commitment is provided (see FAR subpart 9.6). GSA Schedule CTAs where each team member has privity of contract with the Government are not applicable.

Relative experience requirement:

● A total of two Relative Experience Projects (REP) will be required

● A REP will need to be for $100,000 or greater

● A REP will have to be ongoing or have been performed within the past 5 years.

Other requirements:

● During contract performance, STARS III Industry Partners will not be limited to using only those subcontractors identified in their proposal. The Limitation on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) will apply during performance.

● The submission of a Supply Chain Risk Management assessment will be required.

Thank you for your interest in the 8(a) STARS III GWAC. Please continue to monitor beta.sam.gov for future notifications.