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8(a) STARS II Solicitation QTA609MCA0010

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II. BASIC CONTRACT SCOPE

1. GENERAL

1.1. The Basic Contract will provide Federal government agencies (see GSA Order 4800.2E for a list of eligible customer agencies) with IT services and IT services-based solutions from 8(a) certified firms on a global basis. In addition to IT services, IT services-based solutions are comprised of a range of ancillary support, but maintain focus on IT services-based outcomes.

1.2. The scope of the contract will be based on four Functional Areas (FA), each grounded in one of four NAICS codes and their respective definitions. A prospective task order for IT services or an IT services-based solution should be vetted with the NAICS code from the complete NAICS system that, in the judgment of the customer agency, is most closely connected with/that best prospectively fits the IT services-based outcome. If the best-fit NAICS code is one of the four listed below, it is a STARS II candidate opportunity. The Small Business GWAC Center can assist OCOs in making NAICS and FA selections.

FA1: NAICS 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services FA2: NAICS 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services FA3: NAICS 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services FA4: NAICS 541519 - Other Computer Related Services

1.3. The basic contract scope structure includes two levels, known as Constellations. Constellation I is the basic level in which contractors must demonstrate technical proficiency and offer competitive prices. Constellation II contractors must possess one or more of the following credentials, demonstrate technical proficiency and offer competitive prices.

ISO 9001:2000

ISO 9001:2008

CMMI Level II (or higher) – DEV CMMI Level II (or higher) – SVC

1.4. If the work fits in a FA and a customer requires one of the designated credentials, it is a Constellation II opportunity; otherwise it is a Constellation I opportunity.

1.5. A potential task order’s scope may include project management associated with the IT service outcomes.

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8(a) STARS II Scope Structure

Constellation and Functional Area Taxonomy

FA1

NAICS

541511

FA2

NAICS

541512

FA3

NAICS

541513

FA4

NAICS

541519

Constellation I Technical Proficiency and Competitive Prices X X X X

Constellation II

ISO 9001:2000

or

ISO 9001:2008

or CMMI Level II (or higher) - DEV or CMMI Level II (or higher) – SEV with Technical Proficiency and Competitive Prices

X X X X

2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEFINED

2.1. Please refer to FAR 2.101 for the definition of Information Technology (www.arnet.gov).

3. FUNCTIONAL AREA DESCRIPTIONS

3.1. The information below is based on the 2007 NAICS code definitions which can be found on the U.S. Census website (www.census.gov), while their associated small business size standards may be found on SBA’s website (www.sba.gov/size).

3.2. For each FA, the work examples in the bulleted list under each NAICS code description are representative, not all inclusive.

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FA1: 541511- CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.

• Custom computer applications software programming services

• Custom computer program or software development

• Custom computer programming services

• Custom computer software analysis and design services

• Custom computer software programming services

• Custom computer software support services

• Web (i.e. Internet) page design services, custom

FA2: 541512- COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of integrated services or may be provided by third parties or vendors. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system.

• CAD (computer-aided design) systems integration design services

• CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design

• CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) systems integration design

• Computer hardware consulting services or consultants

• Computer software consulting services or consultants

• Computer systems integration analysis and design services

• Computer systems integration design consulting services

• Computer integrator services

• Information management computer systems integration design services

• Local Area Network (LAN) computer systems integration design services

• Computer network systems design services

• Office automation computer systems integration design services

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FA3: NAICS 541513- COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management and operation of clients computer systems and/or data processing facilities. Establishments providing computer systems or data processing facilities support services are included in this industry.

• Computer systems facilities management and operation services

• Data processing facilities management and operation services

• Computer systems or data processing facilities management and operation services

• Computer systems or data process facilities support services

FA4: NAICS 541519- OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related services (except custom programming, systems integration design, and facilities management services). Establishments providing computer disaster recovery services or software installation services are included in this industry.

• Computer disaster recovery services

• Computer software installation services

4. IT SERVICES-BASED SOLUTIONS

4.1. IT services-based solutions may include work that, on its own, might not be considered IT. That work is characterized as “Ancillary Support”. Ancillary Support can be structured in Orders consistent with the overall Order type, or as part of a hybrid Order type approach, consistent with the Pricing section guidance. OCOs clearly express the desired Order type(s) for Ancillary Support in Order RFQs and RFPs, and resulting Orders.

4.2. Ancillary Support can be categorized as Ancillary Services and Ancillary Equipment, as shown below:

• Ancillary Services (i.e. clerical support; training; construction, alteration and repair; telecommunications/wireless transport, additional labor categories, etc.) must be integral and necessary for the IT services-based solution

• Ancillary Equipment (hardware, software, software licenses, racks, mounts; etc.) may be purchased if integral and necessary for the IT services-based solution.

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5. ANCILLARY TELECOMMUNCIATIONS/WIRELESS

5.1. Telecommunications, wireless, and satellite products and services may be purchased as part of an overall IT services-based solution. The sole purpose of a requirement may not be for a commodity (land mobile radios) or transport services or wireless connectivity.

6. ADDITIONAL LABOR CATEGORIES FOR T&M AND LH ORDERS

6.1. The existing T&M and LH labor categories on STARS II are very robust, and were written without minimum education and experience requirements consistent with FAR 39.104, preferring instead to focus on competencies and responsibilities. OCOs may consider additional labor categories for T&M and LH Orders when deemed necessary to provide IT services or an IT services-based solution. OCOs should perform due diligence in determining if a STARS II contractor’s opinion that unique labor categories are required/that existing STARS II labor categories don’t suffice is meritorious before considering additional T&M or LH labor categories. Additional labor categories would need to bring to bear skill sets that are so specialized or rare that they are not already encompassed in any existing Basic Contract labor category. The OCO will negotiate a fair and reasonable labor rate with the Contractor for the applicable Order consistent with the Order type, or as part of a hybrid Order type approach, consistent with the Pricing section guidance.

6.2. The OCO shall vet additional labor categories with SCA and DB considerations, and, where applicable, address SCA and DB requirements consistent with the Pricing section guidance.