Federal Contract Vehicles

8(a) STARS II

8(a) STARS II

GSA GWAC Expired
Obligated to date
$14.2B
Task orders
6,032
Contractors
787
Ceiling
$22 billion

Vehicle overview

8(a) STARS II is a small business set-aside Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). It streamlines the acquisition of customized IT services from certified 8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses. This primary governmentwide vehicle served as the predecessor to the 8(a) STARS III contract.

The vehicle is organized into two constellations, each comprising four functional areas based on the North American Industrial Classification System, including Custom Computer Programming Services.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

five-year base period with one five-year option

Ceiling

$22 billion

Where agencies spend through 8(a) STARS II

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through 8(a) STARS II in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

8(a) STARS II contract holders

Contractor Obligated Task orders
BUCHANAN & EDWARDS, INC. $339.2M 59
GUIDEHOUSE DIGITAL LLC $326.0M 31
22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $248.6M 31
ACTIONET INC $228.1M 35
KCI-ACUITY, LLC $227.5M 10
PHACIL, LLC $223.2M 27
ACUITY INC $215.5M 24
METROSTAR SYSTEMS, LLC $208.1M 101
SAVA WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LLC $206.6M 17
DIGITAL MANAGEMENT LLC $193.2M 85
BELCAN GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. $186.1M 47
TECHNIKO LLC $171.9M 2
THE INFORMATICS APPLICATIONS GROUP, INC. $139.8M 54
KONIAG SERVICES, INC. $132.3M 15
LINTECH GLOBAL INC $131.9M 17

Top 15 of 1,043 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

NAICS 541512

Frequently asked questions

What is 8(a) STARS II?
8(a) STARS II is a small business set-aside Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). It streamlines the acquisition of customized IT services from certified 8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses. This primary governmentwide vehicle served as the predecessor to the 8(a) STARS III contract.
Which agency manages 8(a) STARS II?
8(a) STARS II is a GWAC managed by General Services Administration.
What can agencies acquire through 8(a) STARS II?
The vehicle is organized into two constellations, each comprising four functional areas based on the North American Industrial Classification System, including Custom Computer Programming Services.
How much has been obligated through 8(a) STARS II?
$14.2B has been obligated across 6,032 task orders.
Which agencies use 8(a) STARS II?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through 8(a) STARS II included the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation reported $2.6M in positive obligations for Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold 8(a) STARS II?
787 contractors hold a position on 8(a) STARS II.
What is the contract ceiling of 8(a) STARS II?
8(a) STARS II has a program ceiling of $22 billion.
Is 8(a) STARS II active?
No, 8(a) STARS II is not currently active — its status is expired (ordering period: five-year base period with one five-year option).

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