The 8(a) STARS (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) Contract Vehicle is an 8(a) set-aside multiple award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle for Information Technology Products and Services. The use of this contract vehicle allows federal agencies to receive socio-economic procurement preference credit for their purchases. GSA has extended the ordering period for the 8(a) STARS GWAC. Task orders may be issued through November 30, 2011. Order performance must be completed by May 31, 2014.

ARRAY is the Prime Contractor through a Small Business Joint Venture, ArrayMax. 8(a) STARS has a program ceiling of $15 billion dollars with a period of performance through May 31, 2014.

• Directed task orders up to $4 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
• 8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
• Non-protestable (except on grounds that the order increases scope, period of performance, or maximum order value of the master contract)
• Geographic coverage: Continental United States, as well as Overseas
• Hardware, software, related supplies and services may be procured as part of an integrated technology solution
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
• Short procurement lead time
• Low user fee, 0.75 percent

• FA1-NAICS:541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
• FA2-NAICS:541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
• FA3-NAICS:541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services
• FA4-NAICS:518210 - Data Processing, Hosting Related Services
• FA5-NAICS:541519 - Other Computer Related Services
• FA7-NAICS:519190 - All Other Information Services
• FA8-NAICS:517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers